Private Lives (1931)
They knew what they wanted...only they didn't know what to do about it!
Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.
Director: Sidney Franklin
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 12, 1931
Cast
- Norma Shearer - Amanda Prynne
- Robert Montgomery - Elyot Chase
- Reginald Denny - Victor Prynne
- Una Merkel - Sibyl Chase
- Jean Hersholt - Oscar
- George Davis - Bellhop
- Herman Bing - Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Ferike Boros - Cook at Chalet (uncredited)
- Alphonse Martell - Hotel Concierge (uncredited)
- Wilfrid North - Sibyl's Wedding Escort (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Richard Schayer (Scenario Writer)
- Noël Coward (Theatre Play)
- Hanns Kräly (Scenario Writer)
- Richard Schayer (Screenplay)
- Hanns Kräly (Screenplay)
Music: William Axt
Cinematography: Ray Binger
Editing: Conrad A. Nervig
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Chaos and Romance, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
hotel, honeymoon, remarriage, wedding, pre-code, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, bickering, meant for each other, marital fight, ex spouses, terrace
More Films by Director: Sidney Franklin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Lives about?
- Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.
- Who directed Private Lives?
- Private Lives was directed by Sidney Franklin.
- Who stars in Private Lives?
- Private Lives stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel, Jean Hersholt, George Davis.
- How long is Private Lives?
- Private Lives has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Private Lives?
- Private Lives is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Private Lives produced?
- Private Lives was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Private Lives?
- The themes of Private Lives include: Wedding Chaos and Romance, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Romantic Stories.