Married and in Love (1940)

Director:

John Farrow

Writers:

S.K. Lauren (play), S.K. Lauren (screenplay)

Stars:

Alan Marshal, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alan Marshal	...	Dr. Leslie Yates
Barbara Read	...	Helen Yates
Patric Knowles	...	Paul Wilding
Helen Vinson	...	Doris Wilding
Hattie Noel	...	Hildegarde, Yates' Maid
Frank Faylen	...	Jim Carter, Man in Bar
Carol Hughes	...	Jean Carter, Woman in Bar
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pamela Blake	...	Undetermined Minor Role (scenes deleted)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

panama | author | doctor | new york city | flashback | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Casados e Apaixonados

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

The play originally opened in London on 4 October 1937

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Soundtracks

"Auld Lang Syne"
Traditional
Lyrics by Scottish poet Robert Burns
Sung by the collegians in the first flashback

User Reviews

Sensitive and thought provoking look at relationships

Married and in Love is based around the chance meeting of two former lovers Dr Leslie Yates (played by Alan Marshal) and Doris Wilding (Helen Vinson), and the impact of this on their lives and their respective spouses (played by Barbara Read and Patric Knowles).

Though fairly understated dramatically, it is has some interesting insights on love and relationships. At less than one hour long it also does not outstay its welcome. While none of its principals were major stars, they all do a good job, though Barbara Read's so nice character might be a bit grating for modern audiences.

I came across this movie when reading the RKO Story where it was described as "a brittle domestic drama that attracted good critical reports but minimal consumer interest." RKO made some of the more interesting and off beat Hollywood movies during its existence and I have a soft spot for their better efforts (they made their share of unwatchable stuff as well). Of interest also was the director being John Farrow who was behind some good movies such as Alias Nick Beal.

It took a little while to track a copy down (it is not commercial available but has been shown on AMC - I got my copy through ebay) but I found it well worth it.