Ann Martin will inherit $6 million if she marries a man her two spinster aunts approve of, but so far, her aunts haven't approved of any man she knows. Ann tries to get a bashful hotel clerk to marry her in name only and then get a divorce, but he refuses to because he is in love with her.


So, is Ladies at Play worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that ground its historical charm in contemporary viewing expectations. This 1926 silent comedy offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and comedic sensibilities of the Jazz Age, delivering a narrative that, despite it...

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"So, is Ladies at Play worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that ground its historical charm in contemporary viewing expectations. This 1926 silent comedy offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and comedic sensibilities of the Jazz Age, delivering a narrative that, despite its age, still manages to entertain and occasionally surprise.This film is for cinephiles with a keen interest in silent cinema, those who appreciate the physical comedy and expressi..."

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