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Should Second Husbands Come First? (1927): The Comedy Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 7.5 | Dbcult

Should Second Husbands Come First?

Name: Should Second Husbands Come First?
Director: Leo McCarey
Released: 1927
Rating: 7.5
Cast: David Butler, Max Davidson, Spec O'Donnell, Sidney Franklin, Alice Belcher

1927Leo McCareyIMDb: 7.5/10

Synopsis

When a widow plans to remarry, her two sons take a look at their prospective stepfather and put on an elaborate act pretending to be crazy so as to dissuade him from further courting their mother..

Director

Leo McCarey

Cast

Spec O'Donnell

David Butler

Lillian Elliott

Alice Belcher

Editor's Choice Analysis

Should Second Husbands Come First? Review: A Silent Comedy Gem or Forgettable Relic?

Is 'Should Second Husbands Come First?' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that place it firmly in the realm of niche historical interest rather than universal entertainment. This 1923 silent comedy is a fascinating artifact for cinephiles, historians, and those curious about the root...

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1927

Should Second Husbands Come First?

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ScoreCult MeterScore

75%Popularity63%

#698Archive Rank#458

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Knowledge Base

Should Second Husbands Come First? FAQ

The movie Should Second Husbands Come First? was directed by Leo McCarey.

Should Second Husbands Come First? was released in the year 1927.

Should Second Husbands Come First? has an IMDb rating of 7.5 out of 10.

Should Second Husbands Come First? is a movie from United States.

Should Second Husbands Come First? is categorised as Comedy, Short in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Should Second Husbands Come First? features Spec O'Donnell, David Butler, Lillian Elliott, Alice Belcher.

The screenplay for Should Second Husbands Come First? was written by Leo McCarey, Hal Roach.

If you enjoy Should Second Husbands Come First?, you might also like His Royal Slyness (1920), An Amateur Devil (1920), A Fitting Gift (1920), The Land of Opportunity (1920).

Yes, Should Second Husbands Come First? (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Short qualities.