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May 17, 1924
Americus Times Recorder
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
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In Toronto, Rev. R. J. Wells criticizes the rumored remarriage of actors DeWolf Hopper and Edna Wallace Hopper as a publicity stunt, questioning the commercialization of sacred weddings and Hopper's multiple marriages for advertising.
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MINISTER ASKS ARE WEDDINGS SACRED?
Rumored Re-Marriage of Famous Actress Pair Brings Acid Comment From Wells
TORONTO, CANADA, May 17.
"Have we arrived at the day and age of commercialized weddings?"—asks the Rev. R. J. Wells addressing the Ministerial Association here today and commenting on the rumored remarriage of DeWolf Hopper to his former actress wife Edna Wallace Hopper, acclaimed as America's youngest beauty of 62.
"The commercial emphasis which these people place on an institution that is held more or less sacred and is based on more than mere money getting impulses, makes me wonder how many of Hopper's six marriages have been for advertising purposes. He seems to let himself into marriage by giving some women the key to his heart, but insists on her leaving the door open; this open door policy has given him six wives already.
"The Oschner theory of elimination might have an appreciable effect on the standard of marriage if applied to those who regard this sacred union as they would the change of neckties, to be changed to suit the mood.
"Isn't it altogether possible," the Rev. R. J. Wells continued, "that DeWolf Hopper has as much claim to distinction as a good publicity seeker as he has on his love making propensities? Like as not he's makes it a practice of meeting up with some other star of fading lustre and contracts a wedding without even the formality of a kiss. It seems to be a good way to let the world know he isn't dead.
"The apparent disregard for the solemnity of the marriage rite which Hopper so widely typifies, leads me to surmise that his reported remarriage to the eternally youthful Edna hasn't dimmed his idea of the value of keeping himself before the public.
"There isn't so much difference after all between the principle of Hopper, exponent of the legitimate stage, and P. T. Barnum of 'one a minute' fame."
Trying to get even usually makes a man look odd.
No town is big enough for a reckless driver's convention.
Rumored Re-Marriage of Famous Actress Pair Brings Acid Comment From Wells
TORONTO, CANADA, May 17.
"Have we arrived at the day and age of commercialized weddings?"—asks the Rev. R. J. Wells addressing the Ministerial Association here today and commenting on the rumored remarriage of DeWolf Hopper to his former actress wife Edna Wallace Hopper, acclaimed as America's youngest beauty of 62.
"The commercial emphasis which these people place on an institution that is held more or less sacred and is based on more than mere money getting impulses, makes me wonder how many of Hopper's six marriages have been for advertising purposes. He seems to let himself into marriage by giving some women the key to his heart, but insists on her leaving the door open; this open door policy has given him six wives already.
"The Oschner theory of elimination might have an appreciable effect on the standard of marriage if applied to those who regard this sacred union as they would the change of neckties, to be changed to suit the mood.
"Isn't it altogether possible," the Rev. R. J. Wells continued, "that DeWolf Hopper has as much claim to distinction as a good publicity seeker as he has on his love making propensities? Like as not he's makes it a practice of meeting up with some other star of fading lustre and contracts a wedding without even the formality of a kiss. It seems to be a good way to let the world know he isn't dead.
"The apparent disregard for the solemnity of the marriage rite which Hopper so widely typifies, leads me to surmise that his reported remarriage to the eternally youthful Edna hasn't dimmed his idea of the value of keeping himself before the public.
"There isn't so much difference after all between the principle of Hopper, exponent of the legitimate stage, and P. T. Barnum of 'one a minute' fame."
Trying to get even usually makes a man look odd.
No town is big enough for a reckless driver's convention.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Deception Fraud
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Commercialized Weddings
Celebrity Remarriage
Publicity Stunt
Dewolf Hopper
Edna Wallace Hopper
Ministerial Criticism
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. R. J. Wells
Dewolf Hopper
Edna Wallace Hopper
P. T. Barnum
Where did it happen?
Toronto, Canada
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. R. J. Wells
Dewolf Hopper
Edna Wallace Hopper
P. T. Barnum
Location
Toronto, Canada
Event Date
May 17
Story Details
Rev. R. J. Wells delivers a critical speech to the Ministerial Association on the rumored remarriage of DeWolf Hopper and Edna Wallace Hopper, accusing Hopper of using marriages for publicity and undermining the sanctity of the institution.