Wedlock Deadlock (1947): Cast
Wedlock Deadlock is a 1947 short comedy directed by Edward Bernds, starring Joe DeRita as Eddie, Christine McIntyre and Esther Howard. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wedlock Deadlock About?
The premise of Wedlock Deadlock without spoilers.
Eddie (Joe DeRita) and Betty (Christine McIntyre) have just moved into their new home when Betty’s mother (Esther Howard), aunt (Patsy Moran) and brother (Charles Williams) show up and act like permanent boarders. Friend Dick (William Newell) proposes a scheme: he and his wife Ruby (Dorothy Granger) pose as Eddie’s relatives to drive the unwanted guests away. The plan works, but Dick then decides to stay, creating a fresh hassle for the newlyweds.
Wedlock Deadlock Themes & Keywords
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- newlywed
- mother
- brother
- husband wife relationship
- family relationships
- aunt niece relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- united states of america
- stock footage
- slapstick comedy
- series
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- scheme
- mother in law
- marriage
- marital strife
- intruder
- impostor
- home
- hoax
- friend
- deception
- california
- brother in law
- 1940s
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Wedlock Deadlock Cast & Characters
Joe DeRita leads the cast as Eddie, with Christine McIntyre as Betty and Esther Howard as Lydia - Betty's Mother. Directed by Edward Bernds; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Bernds
- Joe DeRita as Eddie
- Christine McIntyre as Betty
- Esther Howard as Lydia - Betty's Mother
- Patsy Moran as Aunt Hortense
Also Starring in Wedlock Deadlock
· 3 more- Charles Williams Chester
- William Newell Dick
- Dorothy Granger Ruby
More from Edward Bernds
More films directed by Edward Bernds: The Three Stooges in Orbit, The Three Stooges Meet Hercules, Return of the Fly and Queen of Outer Space.
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Wedlock Deadlock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wedlock Deadlock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wedlock Deadlock?
Wedlock Deadlock runs 17 minutes.
When was Wedlock Deadlock released?
Wedlock Deadlock was released on December 18, 1947.
Who directed Wedlock Deadlock?
Wedlock Deadlock was directed by Edward Bernds.
More films by Edward Bernds Who is in the cast of Wedlock Deadlock?
Wedlock Deadlock stars Joe DeRita as Eddie, Christine McIntyre as Betty and Esther Howard as Lydia - Betty's Mother, among 7 credited actors.
Does Wedlock Deadlock have a post-credit scene?
No. Wedlock Deadlock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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