A Marriage has been Arranged!

Series

Series Name: Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.

596

Date Released

3 Nov 1932

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

NoS Summary - Korean marriage customs illustrated.
British Pathe synopsis: "Or, "How to get married in Korea." L/S of a parade moving towards the camera. Various items are being carried including a sedan chair. "The latest model Sedan (Period about .1) arrives at the Bride’s house." A man climbs out of the sedan chair after it has been placed on the ground and goes into the house. "Then you have a drink of tea with her..." M/S of man preparing tea and handing cup to a woman in Korean traditional dress. "...and because there’s no divorce in Korea, the Bride stays put!" C/U of the bride and groom looking miserable! They bow to the camera - the man then smiles. The bride has two spots on her cheeks - some kind of traditional make-up.

Keywords

Ethnic groups; Customs and traditions; Marriages

Locations

Korea

Written sources

Pathe Inventory File Tin No.248
British Pathe Database 1997 Reference No.EP248
National Film Archive Catalogue

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