Rex Lease
Peter Foley
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Synopsis
An indebted beneficiary can claim a large inheritance only if he is married. He expects his intended bride to arrive in time for a crucial visit to his uncle. The deadline turns a romantic arrangement into an increasingly difficult performance of respectability.
Cast
DirectorsFrank R. Strayer
Historical context
Tiffany Pictures assembled performers established in silent cinema for this early sound farce. Marriage as a contractual condition gives the comedy a direct link between money, appearances and personal relationships.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
Photographs cropped, resized and optimized as WebP, displayed in monochrome.
- Rex Lease — Tiffany Studios · Public domain
- Vera Reynolds — Unknown author · Public domain
- Paul Hurst — Film World Publishing · Public domain
