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Oh, for a Wife! (1917)
Short | Short, Comedy

Oh, for a Wife! (1917)

Short | Short, Comedy

Harry and Billie quarrel on the eve of their wedding and she gives back his ring. He goes home to find a letter from Uncle John, congratulating him and informing him that the check for $5000 is his the moment the knot is tied. He tries to ...See moreHarry and Billie quarrel on the eve of their wedding and she gives back his ring. He goes home to find a letter from Uncle John, congratulating him and informing him that the check for $5000 is his the moment the knot is tied. He tries to make up, but Billie refuses. His roommate Nolan, suggests getting a girl from the employment agency and a fake minister to fool Uncle. This plan is adopted. The next day, Uncle arrives; Ethel, the girl from the agency, starts for Harry's but sees a friend and goes for a ride. The car breaks down, delaying her. The pseudo-minister is there and so is Uncle, but the bride is not. Harry, desperate, compels Nolan to impersonate the bride. Meanwhile, Billie is remorseful, so she goes for a walk to relieve her feelings. Ethel is now hurrying to Harry's. Nolan makes a passable bride until he has serious trouble with his feminine apparel. Embarrassed, he runs out determined to get a girl for Harry. The first one he seizes wouldn't do at all, but the second one is Billie and he rushes her to Harry's. Uncle notices only the change of clothing and the wedding is progressing when Ethel rushes in. It looks bad for a minute, but Nolan saves the situation by saying that she is to be his bride. The fake minister performs the double ceremony, Uncle hands over the check and makes his train, while the happy couples get an ordained minister to marry them. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Billie Rhodes Billie Billie See fewer	Miss Nobody (1920)
Harry Ham Harry Harry See fewer	The Four Feathers (1921)
Nolan Leary His Chum His Chum See fewer	Strangler of the Swamp (1945)
Harry L. Rattenberry His Uncle His Uncle See fewer	Oliver Twist (1916)
Ethel Lynne Substitute Bride Substitute Bride See fewer	Ever Since Eve (1921)