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Getting Gertie's Goat Synopsis
The trials and tribulations of a young couple determined to elope are complicated by the fact that the girl's father is the town judge and decidedly opposed to the young man. Inadvertently he comes into possession of the marriage license, the thousand dollar bank roll and the steamer tickets. The ingenious daughter conceives the idea of recovering them from the courtroom and to do so it becomes necessary to start a fire scare. A mad dash to the steamer via of a motorcycle with bathtub attachment and then the fact is revealed that they have forgotten the necessary detail of being married. Another dash back to an irate traffic cop who is persuaded to be witness to the marriage, and all ends happily.
A Fitting Gift Synopsis
The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
"Getting Gertie's Goat" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Fitting Gift" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Getting Gertie's GoatBoth films share