A Friendly Husband (1923)
Comedy | 1 January 1923
Director:
John BlystoneWriters:
Hampton Del Ruth, John BlystoneCinematographer:
Jay TurnerEditor:
Ralph SpenceProduction Company:
Fox Film Corp.The Apr 1923 MPN Booking Guide listed a release date of 1 Jan 1923, although the 30 Dec 1922 Film Daily claimed that the opening was postponed until Feb 1923. The production marked comedian Lupino Lane’s feature-film debut.
A Friendly Husband opened in Los Angeles, CA, during the week of 10 Jun 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre. Reviews were generally enthusiastic, although the 14 Jun 1923 Var criticized Lane’s lack of “screen personality,” and asserted that his style of physical comedy was better suited to short subjects.
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The Apr 1923 MPN Booking Guide listed a release date of 1 Jan 1923, although the 30 Dec 1922 Film Daily claimed that the opening was postponed until Feb 1923. The production marked comedian Lupino Lane’s feature-film debut.
A Friendly Husband opened in Los Angeles, CA, during the week of 10 Jun 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre. Reviews were generally enthusiastic, although the 14 Jun 1923 Var criticized Lane’s lack of “screen personality,” and asserted that his style of physical comedy was better suited to short subjects.
A dutiful husband buys a travel trailer filled with modern conveniences for a carefree vacation with his wife. As their adventure begins on the hottest day of the year, the wife's mother and an assortment of relatives come aboard. The husband remains amiable, even though his vacation is ruined. After many comic situations, the husband rescues his wife from a western-style attack by a gang of bandits and is rewarded for their ...
A dutiful husband buys a travel trailer filled with modern conveniences for a carefree vacation with his wife. As their adventure begins on the hottest day of the year, the wife's mother and an assortment of relatives come aboard. The husband remains amiable, even though his vacation is ruined. After many comic situations, the husband rescues his wife from a western-style attack by a gang of bandits and is rewarded for their capture.
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