The Belated Wedding (1909) watch online HD

An extremely amusing incident is revealed in this picture, which shows how the plans of several wedding parties were upset by the dilatoriness of the mayor of a little town, where the happy... See full summary

An extremely amusing incident is revealed in this picture, which shows how the plans of several wedding parties were upset by the dilatoriness of the mayor of a little town, where the happy young couples gather at the city hall, to enter into holy wedlock, only to be informed that the mayor is away on a vacation. The righteous indignation and anger of the disappointed assemblage, soon gives way to strenuous merriment, and the whole crowd in passing the time while waiting for the mayor, sing, dance and have a real jolly time. The Registrar sends a hasty wire to the much needed mayor, who is away in the country, entirely forgetful of the fact that he should have returned to town to perform the wedding ceremonies. Upon receiving the message, the absent-minded official who is out fishing, starts immediately for town. After numerous delays and all sorts of accidents, he finally reaches the town hall where he is nearly pulled to pieces by the anxious mob. So effusive is his reception, that ...

Original French title is undetermined.

Released in the US as a split reel along with Le théâtre de Bob (1906).