A shy, naive New York children's librarian must become stronger and wiser after she discovers that her new husband is a liar, a cheat, and a fraud.A shy, naive New York children's librarian must become stronger and wiser after she discovers that her new husband is a liar, a cheat, and a fraud.A shy, naive New York children's librarian must become stronger and wiser after she discovers that her new husband is a liar, a cheat, and a fraud.
Roscoe Ates
- Mike - Pool Hall Bartender
- (as Rosco Ates)
Blanche Friderici
- Miss Gordon - Librarian
- (as Blanche Frederici)
Harry Stubbs
- Promoter
- (as Harry O. Stubbs)
Robert Brower
- Aged Library Patron
- (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
- Landlady
- (uncredited)
Ray Cooke
- Pool Player
- (uncredited)
Jim Farley
- Policeman
- (uncredited)
Frank Mills
- Dance Hall Bartender
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe play opened in New York City, New York, USA on 12 November 1929 and had 31 performances.
- Quotes
Library Patron Seeking Aphrodite: [Loudly] Say, where can I get an illustrated copy of "Aphrodite?"
Miss Margaret Gordon, the Librarian: Young man, you're evidently unaware that that book is not in circulation.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Complete Citizen Kane (1991)
- SoundtracksWhispering
(1920) (uncredited)
Music by John Schonberger
Lyrics by Malvin Schonberger
Played as dance music at the Chinese restaurant
Danced by Polly Walters and Cliff Edwards and other couples
Reprised on piano at the restaurant
Featured review
Eric Linden is Wonderful
Young Bride is a simple story, a wonderful pre-code starring two who excelled during the time period. Allie (Helen Twelvetrees) is a recluse who spends all her time in her tiny apartment or at the library where she works. Her dancehall friend Daisy (Polly Walters) occasionally tries to drag her out for a date, but she refuses anything besides having dinner. One night, she's fixed up with a boastful but attractive man named Charlie (Eric Linden) who puts as many pick up lines over on her as he can in hopes of catching her attention. Allie isn't so easily fooled and refuses a date after dinner. However, she eventually comes around and soon the two are found lying together in the dark. In order to save her reputation, Charlie marries her and the two begin a difficult life together, constantly put at risk due to Charlie's "get rich quick" schemes and refusal to accept honest work.
Charlie is exceptionally played; Linden is a wonderful actor who knows just how much to let the audience in on. He certainly captures that attractive but dangerous larger-than-life personality that almost always ends up in the gutter. What is interesting is that he doesn't necessarily let the audience in on whether he loves Allie or not, adding to the drama of the events. The ending clears up the confusion and provides a satisfying ending.
Twelvetrees is a very beautiful woman and plays her part with subtlety and frailty. She seems so delicate even though her character is so strong. Also in the cast is singer Cliff Edwards as a friend of Charlie's.
Charlie is exceptionally played; Linden is a wonderful actor who knows just how much to let the audience in on. He certainly captures that attractive but dangerous larger-than-life personality that almost always ends up in the gutter. What is interesting is that he doesn't necessarily let the audience in on whether he loves Allie or not, adding to the drama of the events. The ending clears up the confusion and provides a satisfying ending.
Twelvetrees is a very beautiful woman and plays her part with subtlety and frailty. She seems so delicate even though her character is so strong. Also in the cast is singer Cliff Edwards as a friend of Charlie's.
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- Maleejandra
- Nov 5, 2006
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- Also known as
- Love Starved
- Filming locations
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA(establishing shot of the St. Charles and Breakers hotels)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 16 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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