Public Wedding (1937)
The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
Director: Nick Grindé
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: July 9, 1937
Cast
- Jane Wyman - Florence "Flip" Lane
- William Hopper - Tony Burke
- Dick Purcell - Joe Taylor
- Marie Wilson - Tessie Schultz
- Berton Churchill - H. Theodore "Pop" Lane III
- Archie Robbins - Nick
- Raymond Hatton - The Deacon
- Veda Ann Borg - Bernice
- Zeni Vatori - Gus Papadopoulos
- Jimmie Fox - Jeremiah Boggs
Screenplay
- Houston Branch (Story)
- Houston Branch (Screenplay)
- Roy Chanslor (Screenplay)
Cinematography: L. William O'Connell
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
bankrupt, carnival, wedding, cons and scams
More Films by Director: Nick Grindé
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Public Wedding about?
- The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
- Who directed Public Wedding?
- Public Wedding was directed by Nick Grindé.
- Who stars in Public Wedding?
- Public Wedding stars Jane Wyman, William Hopper, Dick Purcell, Marie Wilson, Berton Churchill, Archie Robbins.
- How long is Public Wedding?
- Public Wedding has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Public Wedding?
- Public Wedding is a Comedy film.
- Where was Public Wedding produced?
- Public Wedding was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Public Wedding?
- The themes of Public Wedding include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.