Spite Marriage

1929

Action / Comedy / Romance

9
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 100% · 9 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 59% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 2850 2.9K

boat married couple marriage rivalry backstage slapstick comedy

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Plot summary

An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.

Director

Buster Keaton Photo
Buster Keaton

Top cast

Theodore Lorch Photo
Theodore Lorch as Actor as 'Union Officer'
Edward Earle Photo
Edward Earle as Lionel Benmore
Leila Hyams Photo
Leila Hyams as Ethyl Norcrosse
Buster Keaton Photo
Buster Keaton as Elmer Gantry
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700.52 MB
968*720
English 2.0
Passed
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 16 min
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1.27 GB
1440*1072
English 2.0
Passed
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 16 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 7 / 10

This film is certainly not Buster Keaton's best

This film is certainly not Buster Keaton's best work, though that's a very high bar. The plot meanders and lacks the charm and spontaneity we love from him. It too often relies on simple pratfalls, and there is not enough time devoted to his playful antics or wild stunts. The middle of the picture in particular is slow, and co-star Dorothy Sebastian acting drunk shows just how hard it is to do physical comedy that is sophisticated and funny, or to create something out of nothing, as Keaton so often does. With all of that said, 'Spite Marriage' has a 34-year-old Buster Keaton still in his prime, and some pretty clever scenes. He gets enlisted into a stage play in the first part, and after botching up his make-up while another actor puts his on professionally, proceeds to foul up the production in various funny ways. As he tries to elude those chasing him afterwards, he does a rapid change into a top hat and tails that is both entertaining and shows off his muscular body. Later in the film, he does some impressive stuntwork on a yacht, at one point getting thrown off, and then as the yacht goes by quickly, catches a small boat trailing behind and hauls himself into it. Throughout the movie, he's lovable and a joy to watch. This was Keaton's last silent picture, and as the 1930's would not be kind to him, it marks a transition for him. If you can avoid comparing it to his masterpieces (which I know is tough!), you'll probably find it's well worth watching.
Reviewed by Thomas M 10 / 10

The best comedy movie ever made

The best comedy movie ever made!
Reviewed by s r 7 / 10

The ridiculousness of Buster Keaton is amazing

The ridiculousness of Buster Keaton is amazing.
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