His Wedding Night (1917) is a silent two‑reel comedy film written, directed by, and starring Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, produced by the Comique Film Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
The story follows Arbuckle as a lazy, mischievous drugstore clerk who competes with a rival suitor, Al, for the affection of Alice, the boss’s daughter. Their rivalry escalates into slapstick chaos involving chloroform‑laced perfume, a stubborn donkey, and a series of comedic misunderstandings. When Al attempts to kidnap Alice to force her into marriage, he mistakenly abducts the delivery boy (Buster Keaton), who had been modeling a wedding gown. Arbuckle’s rescue attempt leads to even more confusion, culminating in his marriage to Alice — and one final gag involving the justice of the peace.
Film Details Title: His Wedding Night Year: 1917 Genre: Silent Comedy / Slapstick Director: Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle Producers: Comique Film Company / Distributed by Paramount Pictures Written by: Roscoe Arbuckle, Joseph Anthony Roach Starring: Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle as the drugstore clerk Al St. John as the rival suitor Buster Keaton as the delivery boy Alice Mann as Alice Josephine Stevens as Lady Customer Alice Lake & Natalie Talmadge (uncredited) Runtime: Approx. 19 minutes Studio: Comique Film Company Country: United States Format: Silent, Black‑and‑white
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