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Balked at the Altar

Balked at the Altar

1908Short⏱️ 12m
ShortComedy
4.6
IMDB Rating
202 votes

Artemisia Sophia Stebbins was a lovelorn maiden who had delved deep into the mysteries of "Three Weeks," as well as being conversant with the teachings of Laura Jean Libby. Her one hobby was to possess a hubby. Many there were who...

Director
D.W. Griffith
Writers
N/A
Stars
Mabel Stoughton, Linda Arvidson, George Gebhardt
Release Date
August 25, 1908
Language
None, English
Country
United States
💬 6
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Mabel Stoughton
as Artemesia Sophia Stebbins
Linda Arvidson
Linda Arvidson
👤
George Gebhardt
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
Arthur V. Johnson
Arthur V. Johnson
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
👤
Harry Solter

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
Production
American Mutoscope & Biograph

🏷️ Keywords

farce

🎯 Categories

ComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

Shotgun Wedding Spinster
by wes-connors2007-11-06
2/10

"Mabel Stoughton is a large-nosed woman who is, apparently, fond of ridiculous hairstyles. She reads (presumably) "The Three Ages", and has a yen for men. She finally snags one, assisted by her father's shotgun; and, they proceed to the altar. The intended groom escapes, which leads the entire wedding party on a merry chase… Notable for the New Jersey location footage featured prominently in the ending chase. Ms. Stoughton looks appropriately ridiculous, and could have had a more successful film career with better material. D.W. Griffith make an on-screen appearance, alongside hi..."

📖 Synopsis

Artemisia Sophia Stebbins was a lovelorn maiden who had delved deep into the mysteries of "Three Weeks," as well as being conversant with the teachings of Laura Jean Libby. Her one hobby was to possess a hubby. Many there were who...