The Disappearing Groom (1916)
When a man is about to get married he sees all things in a happy light and such was the outlook of the groom on the day before his wedding. His friend Neal was to be best man and the hours fairly flew by. The bride-to-be is make preparations for the happy occasion, while her parents are congratulating themselves on getting such a nice son-in-law. In a seaport nearby, there is "trouble in the camp." Three of the sailors fall out with Captain Blunt and in a "peeve" desert the ship. When the captain learns he is short three men, he tells the mate to get three men and it doesn't make any difference where they obtain them. The mate leaves on his errand and locates one man in the person of a hobo. The arrival of one man soothes the skipper's wrath somewhat, but he sternly informs the mate to get busy and capture the others. Neal meanwhile has been assisting Ray in get ready for the ceremony and the two set out for the house of the bride, where all is ready for the wedding. Unfortunately they cross the path of the mate from the schooner and he tries to take the two friends to fill the vacancy on the ship. They resist and in the scuffle Neal escapes while poor Ray is taken to the ship and set to work. Neal tells of the bold abduction and the wedding party sets out to rescue the unlucky groom. Captain Blunt decides that he can do with the two men and the ship leaves. When the party arrive at the dock the ship is some distance out, but they charter a launch and set out in pursuit. Ray is ordered to furl the sails and in spite of his protestations is forced to climb into the rigging. From this point of vantage he sees the pursuing launch and is happy that he is about to be rescued. The skipper, thinking the party are coming to take one of his men, has Ray hidden below and when finally they board the ship he cannot be found. Ray finally manages to escape and reaches the launch alongside. The wedding party returns to land and go on with the delayed wedding. When the ceremony is started, the best man is missing and all realize he is beyond their aid. The happy bride and groom are united while the unhappy best man is forced to manipulate a mop on the deck of the fast disappearing ship.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Horace Davey | Director |
| Al Cawood | Writer |
| Al Christie | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Billie Rhodes | |
| Ray Gallagher | |
| Neal Burns | |
| Harry L. Rattenberry |
