Holy Matrimony (1943)

From Arnold Bennett's novel "Buried Alive". An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet to escape the attentions of the press.

Director:

John M. Stahl

Writers:

Arnold Bennett (play), Nunnally Johnson

Stars:

Monty Woolley, Gracie Fields, Laird Cregar

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Monty Woolley	...	Priam Farrell
Gracie Fields	...	Alice Chalice
Laird Cregar	...	Clive Oxford
Una O'Connor	...	Sarah Leek
Alan Mowbray	...	Mr. Pennington
Melville Cooper	...	Dr. Caswell
Franklin Pangborn	...	Duncan Farll
Ethel Griffies	...	Lady Vale
Eric Blore	...	Henry Leek
George Zucco	...	Mr. Crepitude
Fritz Feld	...	Critic

Storyline

From Arnold Bennett's novel "Buried Alive". An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet to escape the attentions of the press.

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Plot Keywords:

valet | artist | assumed identity | spinster | butler | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 August 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eläköön avioliitto

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of The Great Adventure (1915)

User Reviews

Utterly charming.

This gentle and beautiful comedy has a tone and mood uniquely its own. It is so soft and so gentle that it seems to be made of liquid, and with such a great cast it is a delicious liquid. Monty Woolley and Gracie Fields are wonderful together - they are both such warm and truthful performers. And the entire supporting cast is superb. The script is strong, and the direction finely-tuned. A truly lovely picture.