When We Are Married (1938)

The Helliwells, the Soppitts, and the Parkers, old friends gathered to celebrate their common silver anniversaries. To their dismay they learn that their marriages may not be valid. On hand are an outrageous housekeeper and a photographer. The first play in history to ever be televised complete and unedited direct from the theatre. It is now believed to be lost. The BBC would make another television film version of this play in 1949 with several of the same actors from this film including Raymond Huntley, Ernest Butcher, Patricia Hayes, George Carney and Lloyd Pearson.

Director: Philip Dorté
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 145 min
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Production: BBC
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When We Are Married about?
The Helliwells, the Soppitts, and the Parkers, old friends gathered to celebrate their common silver anniversaries. To their dismay they learn that their marriages may not be valid. On hand are an outrageous housekeeper and a photographer. The first play in history to ever be televised complete and unedited direct from the theatre. It is now believed to be lost. The BBC would make another television film version of this play in 1949 with several of the same actors from this film including Raymond Huntley, Ernest Butcher, Patricia Hayes, George Carney and Lloyd Pearson.
Who directed When We Are Married?
When We Are Married was directed by Philip Dorté.
Who stars in When We Are Married?
When We Are Married stars Mae Bacon, Ernest Butcher, George Carney, Ethel Coleridge, B. Marsh Dunn, Betty Fleetwood.
How long is When We Are Married?
When We Are Married has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
What genre is When We Are Married?
When We Are Married is a Comedy film.