Getting Gertie's Garter

A broad farce which was a successful Broadway comedy has O'Keefe as a retiring scientist whose past comes back to haunt him. He gave the luscious McDonald a bejeweled garter before marrying pretty Ryan. Now his best friend Sullivan is about to marry McDonald, who tells O'Keefe she intends to hold on to the sexy keepsake in case his marriage fails and he returns to her arms. To prevent embarrassment with his wife and friend, O'Keefe goes to wild extremes to obtain the elusive garter which encircles McDonald's leg. It's one belly laugh after another, and director Dwan does not spare the slapstick. The overall production is above average. Worth more than a peek. Take-...