''Let's Get Married'' is a 1926 American silent

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produced by

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and distributed by

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. It was directed by

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and stars

Richard Dix Richard Dix (born Ernst Carlton Brimmer; July 18, 1893 – September 20, 1949) was an American motion picture actor who achieved popularity in both silent film, silent and sound film. His standard on-screen image was that of the rugged and sta ...

and Lois Wilson. The film is based on an 1897 play ''The Man from Mexico'' by Henry A. Du Souchet performed by William Collier, Sr. This film is a remake of a 1914 film, ''

The Man from Mexico ''The Man from Mexico'' is a 1914 silent film produced by the Famous Players Film Company and Daniel Frohman. It starred John Barrymore in his second feature film and was remade in 1926 as '' Let's Get Married'' starring Richard Dix. The film wa ...

'' starring

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which is now considered a

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Billy Dexter, pinched while celebrating a college football game victory, is released. He promises his sweetheart Mary that he will reform and starts selling hymnbooks. However, fate tangles him in a nightclub scrap; he is rearrested and sent to jail. With the aid of a friendly detective, he deceives Mary by telling her that he is on a missionary tour of the South Sea Islands. He escapes and persuades her to wed him right away. The marriage ceremony is constantly interrupted by detectives trailing Billy, but he avoids them until the nuptial knot is tied. An officer then hands him his discharge papers.

Cast

Preservation

A print of ''Let's Get Married'' is preserved at the

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.The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''Let's Get Married''
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