Summary
A whimsical tempest of romantic chaos unfolds in *Bride and Broom*, where a penniless heir, Harold, is thrust into a race against time by his uncle’s capricious bequest: a fortune contingent upon his nuptials within a draconian deadline. As the clock ticks toward the appointed hour, Harold’s desperation morphs into farcical frenzy, his social calendar invaded by a parade of disparate suitors. From the pragmatic Jobyna Ralston’s shop girl to the enigmatic Billy Quirk’s mysterious admirer, six women descend upon the altar, their competing claims a cacophony of ambition, affection, and opportunism. The narrative pivots on Harold’s frantic evasions, his moral compass oscillating between genuine affection for his beloved and the transactional demands of his inheritance. Directorial acumen balances slapstick with pathos, transforming the groom’s existential crisis into a visual symphony of mistaken identities and sudden reversals. The film’s genius lies in its ability to juxtapose the absurdity of its premise with the universal ache of choosing between duty and desire.
Synopsis
A man is left a fortune by his uncle provided he marries within a certain length of time. As the closing hour approaches, he fears that he will lose the money and starts inviting every girl he meets to marry him. About six women arrive at the church and give chase to the groom, who evades the crowds and returns to his girl in his shop.
