The Prodigal Bridegroom (1926) Ben Turpin Thelma Hill Madeline Hurlock

The 1926 short film The Prodigal Bridegroom starring Ben Turpin, Thelma Hill, Madeline Hurlock, and William McCall ~ You can see more @ www.classicactr...

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Ben Turpin was a wonderful comedian and actor. I love silent movies. All the actors and actresses were amazing at their craft. I wish that I was born in 1890's to go to see all the wonderful movies of the silent era

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A fun short comedy! Madeline Hurlock and Thelma Hill were beautiful actresses!

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THANKS I love silents!!

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A Prodigal Bridegroom is a delightful silent comedy from the Mack Sennett studios. It stars legendary cross-eyed comedienne Ben Turpin, bathing beauty Thelma Hill, and screen vamp Madeline Hurlock.
The story starts with Rodney St. Clair (Ben Turpin) and Lizzie Boone (Thelma Hill) frolicking in a meadow and happily planning their wedding. Rodney is a poor country boy so he goes to the city to earn some money. Unfortunately on the way home he meets gold digging Gertie Gray (Madeline Hurlock) who tries to seduce him into marrying her. Now Rodney must choose between his homely fiancé or the beautiful vamp.
Since this is a Sennett comedy there are a lot of silly gags and even a sword fight. Ben, Madeline, and especially Thelma give wonderful performances. It's a shame Thelma Hill never became a big star because she's a beautiful and talented actress. She died in 1938 at the young age of 31.