His First Flame

His First Flame 1927 is an American silent comedy film starring Harry Langdon and directed by Harry Edwards. Additional cast members include Natalie Kingston, Ruth Hiatt, Vernon Dent, and others.

Even though Harry is determined to marry Ethel, it seems his uncle was right Ethel is a golddigger. Harry is crestfallen. Her sister, Mary Morgan Hiatt, however, is very interested in Harry. Still, unhappy, Harry spends the night in the firehouse. That night the fire alarm goes off, and it gives hapless Harry a chance to prove his mettle.When the film was released, the film critic for The New York Times, Mordaunt Hall, liked the film and wrote, Mr. Sennett and Mr. Langdon do their parts in this nice mile of fun. Mr. Sennett, who failed as a blacksmith and amassed millions as a maker of film humor, deserves no little credit for the hilarious situations in this picture. And Mr. Langdon is to be congratulated on a generous supply of sad smiles and wideeyed effects...Mr. Langdon is at his best in this humorous piece of work. The heroine is impersonated by Natalie Kingston, who, while she does not appreciate Harrys wisdom, is attractive. ........

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