A misogynist Fire chief counsels his nephew to avoid matrimony at all costs. Uhe love-struck Harry is determined to marry his sweetheart Ethel.A misogynist Fire chief counsels his nephew to avoid matrimony at all costs. Uhe love-struck Harry is determined to marry his sweetheart Ethel.A misogynist Fire chief counsels his nephew to avoid matrimony at all costs. Uhe love-struck Harry is determined to marry his sweetheart Ethel.
Irving Bacon
- Man Who Jumps Out of Window
- (uncredited)
Margaret Cloud
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Evelyn Francisco
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Christian J. Frank
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Thelma Hill
- Girl Who Jumps Into the Hoop Net
- (uncredited)
Elsie Tarron
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film was completed in July 1925, but not copyrighted until February 1926, and released in May 1927; along the way, it was edited from 5 reels down to 3 reels.
- Quotes
Harry Howells: There seems to be a lot of fighting around here.
Mrs. Benedict: No more than's necessary.
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Marriage Trouble with Harry
After graduating from college, hapless Harry Langdon (as Harry Howells) wants to get married, and have children. His uncle, Vernon Dent (as Amos McCarthy), tries to ward Mr. Langdon off marriage. Uncle Dent has married frequently, but divorces have turned him into a woman-hater. Langdon feels he can bring more matrimony, and less alimony, into the world. He sets his sights on conceited Natalie Kingston (as Ethel Morgan). Langdon doesn't know it, but Ms. Kingston is only interested in his money - it's sweet sister Ruth Hiatt (as Mary Morgan) who loves Langton truly
This Mack Sennett feature was held back, and released alongside Langdon's First National films "The Strong Man" and "Long Pants" - at the height of the infantile comedian's popularity. "His First Flame" has its moments, but it isn't on par with Langdon's better pictures. Along around the time Langdon dresses up like a woman, comic opportunities are obviously missed. And, the film requires viewers to care very much about the fate of a certain ring, which couldn't have survived the following segment's costume change.
It's almost certain Langdon and company - director Harry Edwards with writers Arthur Ripley and Frank Capra - were not completely satisfied with "His First Flame". Most likely, they would have polished the picture up some, had they not moved to greener pastures. The film appears badly damaged, once, during the running time.
**** His First Flame (5/3/27) Harry Edwards ~ Harry Langdon, Vernon Dent, Ruth Hiatt
This Mack Sennett feature was held back, and released alongside Langdon's First National films "The Strong Man" and "Long Pants" - at the height of the infantile comedian's popularity. "His First Flame" has its moments, but it isn't on par with Langdon's better pictures. Along around the time Langdon dresses up like a woman, comic opportunities are obviously missed. And, the film requires viewers to care very much about the fate of a certain ring, which couldn't have survived the following segment's costume change.
It's almost certain Langdon and company - director Harry Edwards with writers Arthur Ripley and Frank Capra - were not completely satisfied with "His First Flame". Most likely, they would have polished the picture up some, had they not moved to greener pastures. The film appears badly damaged, once, during the running time.
**** His First Flame (5/3/27) Harry Edwards ~ Harry Langdon, Vernon Dent, Ruth Hiatt
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- Feb 13, 2009
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- Runtime48 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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