Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944)
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- Passed
- 1h 56min
- Mystery, Romance
- 23 Aug 1944 (USA)
- Movie
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....
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Cast verified as complete
| Lana Turner | ... |
Theo West
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| James Craig | ... |
Captain Miles Lancing
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| John Hodiak | ... |
Lieutenant Tom West
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| Frances Gifford | ... |
Sissy Mortimer
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| Hugh Marlowe | ... |
Joseph I. Murdock
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| Natalie Schafer | ... |
Mrs. Selworth
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Major Bob Wilton
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| Herbert Rudley | ... |
Ted Mortimer
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| Paul Cavanagh | ... |
Mr. Selworth
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| Morris Ankrum | ... |
Ed Scofield
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Jane Green | ... |
Martha
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| Tom Drake | ... |
Bill Rice
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| Shirley Patterson | ... |
Mary Saunders
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| Neal Dodd | ... |
Minister
(as Rev. Neal Dodd)
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| Nana Bryant | ... |
Nurse
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| Cecilia Callejo | ... |
Senora Guizman
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| Virginia Brissac | ... |
Mrs. Courtland West
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| Byron Foulger | ... |
Ned Bolton
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| Addison Richards | ... |
Colonel Ryder
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Abigail Adams | ... |
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
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| Margaret Adams | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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Lynn Arlen | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Betty Blythe | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Karin Booth | ... |
Girl with Miles (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Hazel Brooks | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Jack Carrington | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choristers | ... |
St. Luke's Choiristers (uncredited)
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| Fred Coby | ... |
Roger Poole (uncredited)
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| Ann Codee | ... |
Madame Cushine (uncredited)
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| Charles Coleman | ... |
Selworths' Butler (uncredited)
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Wedding Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Franco Corsaro | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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| Douglas Cowan | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| Alexander D'Arcy | ... |
Mr. Garby (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Dailey | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Linda Deane | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Sayre Dearing | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Natalie Draper | ... |
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
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| Sam Flint | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Jody Gilbert | ... |
Girl Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Joe Gilbert | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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Gloria Grafton | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Eula Guy | ... |
Flora (uncredited)
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| Eddie Hall | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Hawkins | ... |
Tommy West Jr. (uncredited)
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| Bruce Kellogg | ... |
Young Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Kowall | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Harold Landon | ... |
Baby Colonel (uncredited)
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| Paul Langton | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Leone Le Doux | ... |
Baby (uncredited) (voice)
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Grace Lord | ... |
Fitter (uncredited)
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Ann Lundeen | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Beatrice Maude | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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Beryl McCutcheon | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Sam McDaniel | ... |
Train Porter (uncredited)
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| Frank McLure | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| George Meeker | ... |
Jonesy (uncredited)
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| Lorraine Miller | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Howard M. Mitchell | ... |
Trainman (uncredited)
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| Rhea Mitchell | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Douglas Morrow | ... |
Lieutenant Colonel (uncredited)
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| Patricia Morrow | ... |
Baby (uncredited)
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Al Murphy | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Forbes Murray | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| William 'Bill' Phillips | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Foster H. Phinney | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Charles Regan | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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Al Rhein | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Dick Rich | ... |
Quiz Kids Mobile Radio Operator (uncredited)
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Sondra Rodgers | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Arthur Space | ... |
Drunken Man (uncredited)
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| Wyndham Standing | ... |
Butler (uncredited)
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Freddie Steele | ... |
Private (uncredited)
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Celia Travers | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| John Warburton | ... |
Chris (uncredited)
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| James Warren | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Cecil Weston | ... |
Flora (uncredited)
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| Eve Whitney | ... |
Maid of Honor (uncredited)
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| Kay Williams | ... |
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Z. Leonard | ||
Written by
| David Hertz | ... | (screen play by) and |
| Lenore J. Coffee | ... | (screen play by) (as Lenore Coffee) |
| Judith Kelly | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Michael Kanin | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Ring Lardner Jr. | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Pandro S. Berman | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Bronislau Kaper | ||
Cinematography by
| Ray June | ... | director of photography |
| Harold Rosson | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| George White | ||
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
| Hubert Hobson | ... | (as Hubert B. Hobson) |
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Makeup Department
| Jack Dawn | ... | makeup creator |
| Del Armstrong | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bill Lewis | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Richard Pefferle | ... | associate set decorator |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
| William Brockway | ... | unit mixer (uncredited) |
| Standish J. Lambert | ... | re-recording and effects mixer (uncredited) |
| Robert Shirley | ... | re-recording and effects mixer (uncredited) |
| William Steinkamp | ... | re-recording and effects mixer (uncredited) |
| Michael Steinore | ... | re-recording and effects mixer (uncredited) |
| John A. Williams | ... | re-recording and effects mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Davis | ... | camera operator: matte paintings (uncredited) |
| A. Arnold Gillespie | ... | transparency projection shots (uncredited) |
| Warren Newcombe | ... | matte paintings (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dale Deverman | ... | second camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Irene | ... | costume supervisor |
| Marion Herwood Keyes | ... | associate costume supervisor (as Marion Herwood) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Edward Baravalle | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Earl Cates | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Sidney Cutner | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Pete Decker | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Robert Franklyn | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| M.J. McLaughlin | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1944) (United States) (theatrical)
- Regal Films (1944) (Canada) (theatrical) (as Regal Films, Ltd.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1944) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1945) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer (1945) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A/B (1945) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1946) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1946) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1948) (France) (theatrical)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Tony Fontana |
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| Taglines | WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK?? (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,508,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tennessee Williams, then little-known, contributed some additional dialogue to the film without credit. See more » |
| Goofs | When Lana Turner carries "Tommie" out of the room after midnight on his birthday, you can see a hand reach for the doorknob on the other side. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir (2001). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are shown over the blank pages of a "marriage memories" album. See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Courtland West:
You? My dear boy. Nobody's interested in you anymore. You're just the father. See more » |