Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944)
WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK??
Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Mystery, Romance, War
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: August 23, 1944
Cast
- Lana Turner - Theodora "Theo" Scoffield West
- James Craig - Captain Miles Lancing
- John Hodiak - Lt. Thomas "Tom" Cochrane West
- Frances Gifford - Sissy Mortimer
- Hugh Marlowe - Joesph I. Murdock
- Natalie Schafer - Irene Selworth
- Keenan Wynn - Maj. Bob Wilton
- Herbert Rudley - Theodore "Ted" Mortimer
- Paul Cavanagh - Mr. Selworth
- Morris Ankrum - Ed Scofield
Screenplay
- David Hertz (Screenplay)
- Lenore J. Coffee (Screenplay)
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Ray June
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
marriage, boyfriend
More Films by Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marriage Is a Private Affair about?
- Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.
- Who directed Marriage Is a Private Affair?
- Marriage Is a Private Affair was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in Marriage Is a Private Affair?
- Marriage Is a Private Affair stars Lana Turner, James Craig, John Hodiak, Frances Gifford, Hugh Marlowe, Natalie Schafer.
- How long is Marriage Is a Private Affair?
- Marriage Is a Private Affair has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Marriage Is a Private Affair?
- Marriage Is a Private Affair is a Mystery, Romance, War film.
- Where was Marriage Is a Private Affair produced?
- Marriage Is a Private Affair was produced in United States of America.