The First Year

This silent comedy highlights the humorous chaos that ensues when a couple tries to host an important dinner for the husband’s financial partner. The film's premise revolves around the newlyweds navigating their expectations and mishaps in a domestic setting.

Featuring a cast including Matt Moore, Katherine Perry, and Frank Currier, The First Year captures the spirit of the 1920s with its comedic take on marriage and social obligations. As a product of the Fox Film Corporation, it stands as a representative example of early American cinema.

Collectors of silent films or early comedies may find interest in this title for its historical context and the direction of Frank Borzage, who would go on to create several box-office hits in the years following this film.