Phyllis wants to marry Bobby, but Father won't permit it until older sister Celia weds. So Celia invents a military fiancée in Arabia, unimaginatively christens him John Smith, writes him a love letter, and then kills him off.
If you're in the mood for something light and don't mind the crackly sound of a 1930s film, this is worth an hour of your life. It’s perfect for people who like screwball comedies where the whole plot depends on one really big lie. If you hate stagey movies where people talk fast in small rooms, you'll probably want to...
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"If you're in the mood for something light and don't mind the crackly sound of a 1930s film, this is worth an hour of your life. It’s perfect for people who like screwball comedies where the whole plot depends on one really big lie. If you hate stagey movies where people talk fast in small rooms, you'll probably want to skip it. The whole thing is built on this old-fashioned rule that the older sister has to marry first. It feels so dated, but it makes for a great setup. Dorothy Mackaill plays C..."
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