Review of The Engagement Ring

For some reason this is listed as a comedy, which is probably to do with the actress & director, but it isn't, & expect this is why scores are low on here. The plot is a basic one where two suiters go after a girl, one rich & one poor, & you probably have an idea which one the girl goes for. The rich guy is a not nice & goes out of his way to get his rival ridiculed & out of the way.

Picture quality has also faded in parts. The acting is adequate for the era, with many of D W Griffiths troupe involved. Probably the only real reason to view it is for Mabel Normand, who though early in her career here, is on the brink of stardom. One to watch if only to see early Mabel & like viewing old films