Wedding Present (1936)
Miss Big Brown Eyes would rather race to a fire than trip to the altar and Cary is the lad who tuned the fire-gongs to the Wedding March.
Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessional and immature manner. After their shenanigans cause their frustrated city editor to resign, the publisher promotes Charlie to the job, a decision based on the premise that only a slacker would be able crack down on other shirkers and underachievers. His pomposity soon alienates most of his co-workers and causes Rusty to move to New York. Charlie resigns and along with gangster friend Smiles Benson tries to win Rusty back before she marries a stuffy society author.
Cast
- Joan Bennett - Monica 'Rusty' Fleming
- Cary Grant - Charlie Mason
- George Bancroft - Pete Stagg
- Conrad Nagel - Roger Dodacker
- Gene Lockhart - Archduke Gustav Ernest
- William Demarest - 'Smiles' Benson
- Inez Courtney - Mary Lawson
- Edward Brophy - Squinty
- Purnell Pratt - Howard Van Dorn
- Lois Wilson - Laura Dodacker
Screenplay
- Joseph Anthony (Screenplay)
- Paul Gallico (Story)
Keywords
screwball comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wedding Present about?
- Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessional and immature manner. After their shenanigans cause their frustrated city editor to resign, the publisher promotes Charlie to the job, a decision based on the premise that only a slacker would be able crack down on other shirkers and underachievers. His pomposity soon alienates most of his co-workers and causes Rusty to move to New York. Charlie resigns and along with gangster friend Smiles Benson tries to win Rusty back before she marries a stuffy society author.
- Who directed Wedding Present?
- Wedding Present was directed by Richard Wallace.
- Who stars in Wedding Present?
- Wedding Present stars Joan Bennett, Cary Grant, George Bancroft, Conrad Nagel, Gene Lockhart, William Demarest.
- How long is Wedding Present?
- Wedding Present has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Wedding Present?
- Wedding Present is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Wedding Present produced?
- Wedding Present was produced in United States of America.