description My Wife's Relations Overview
My Wife's Relations is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by, written by, and starring Buster Keaton. The plot centers on a misunderstanding at a police station that results in Keaton's character being involuntarily married to a large, domineering woman. He is subsequently forced to move into her family's cramped apartment, where he must endure constant physical and verbal abuse from his imposing new brothers-in-law. The film utilizes Keaton's trademark physical comedy and deadpan reactions to build escalating slapstick sequences within the confines of domestic life.
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What mistake gets Buster Keaton married in My Wife's Relations?
A judicial error at a police station leaves Keaton's character married to a large, domineering woman. He then has to deal with her hostile father and four bullying brothers in this 1922 silent short.
Who directed and wrote My Wife's Relations?
Buster Keaton is credited as both director and writer, alongside Edward F. Cline. The film was released in 1922 and runs roughly 22 to 25 minutes depending on the print.
What kind of comedy is My Wife's Relations?
It is a silent slapstick comedy built around domestic entrapment, hostile in-laws, chases, and physical gags. Keaton plays an ordinary man overwhelmed by an intimidating family rather than a character with a conventional heroic plan.
How long is My Wife's Relations?
The surviving versions are generally listed at about 22 to 25 minutes. It was a 1922 American short released by First National Pictures.
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