An Embarrassed Bridegroom (1913)

Tom Martin, a ranchman, busy until his wedding day, finds that his clothes are rather shabby for such a showing, so he hikes to town and purchases a full supply of new duds. As he is about to start home, he meets congenial friends who insist upon drinking to the bride. One thing leads to another and Tom is presented with a full bottle to keep him company on his way home. He decides, when part way home, to put on his new clothes and save time, and he is somewhat unsteadily engaged in this occupation, when his horses get tired and run away. He chases them in airy attire, but just as he catches them, he is forced to desert and hide. A couple of plains girls ride into the picture. They think that the team has wandered away, so they drive the horses back to the ranch, where the wedding party is anxiously waiting. The prospective bride is furious and in caprice is about to marry Tom's rival. Tom, still shy on clothes, but thoroughly sobered arrives just in the nick of time, is forgiven and the wedding event comes off as scheduled.

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Summary Details
Running Time6 min
GenresComedy Short
FilmmakersRole
William Duncan Director
William Duncan Writer
William Nicholas Selig Producer
CastRole
William Duncan
Tom Martin - Ranchman
Myrtle Stedman
Rose Shaw - Tom's Sweetheart
Lester Cuneo
Joe Harries - Tom's Rival
Rex De Rosselli
Reverend Thomas Parkins