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The Marrying Kind (1952)

 -  Comedy | Drama  -  February 1952 (USA)
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Florence and Chet Keefer have had a troublesome marriage. Whilst in the middle of a divorce hearing the judge encourages them to remember the good times they have had hoping that the ... See full summary »

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 nomination. See more awards »
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'Florrie' Keefer
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'Chet' Keefer
Madge Kennedy ...
Judge Anne B. Carroll
Sheila Bond ...
Joan Shipley
John Alexander ...
Howard Shipley
Rex Williams ...
George Bastian
Phyllis Povah ...
Mrs. Derringer
Mickey Shaughnessy ...
Pat Bundy
Griff Barnett ...
Charley
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Florence and Chet Keefer have had a troublesome marriage. Whilst in the middle of a divorce hearing the judge encourages them to remember the good times they have had hoping that the marriage can be saved. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>

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"Shaddup!"

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Comedy | Drama

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February 1952 (USA)  »

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A Mulher Que Deus Me Deu  »

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(Western Electric Recording)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

For the memorable 4th of July picnic flashback, George Cukor relied for inspiration on a production of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard". See more »

Goofs

At one point, Mickey Shaughnessy's character refers to his address as being "20-11 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights." Actually, that address would be in Long Island City. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Derringer: Oh, I didn't remember he had an 'F' in 'im.
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Crazy Credits

At the film comes to the classical "The End" over the final shot of the two main characters in background, instead of the usual fade-out, Columbia Pictures added the advertisement: "You have just seen our New Personality - ALDO RAY - Please watch for his next picture." In the background, a short sequence of Aldo Ray speaking (no dialogue heard - simply the remaining ending score) in a bedroom setting seen in the movie. See more »

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Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997) See more »

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"Dolores"
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Music by Louis Alter
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Performed by Judy Holliday while playing a ukulele
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Judy, Judy, Judy
26 June 2000 | by See all my reviews

It's widely known that Judy Holliday was the greatest comic actress of all time, but did you know she was also a subtle and moving tragedienne? This movie begins as a screwball comedy about a sparring couple, and all I'll tell you is, it turns into something quite different -- and it pulls it off. Judy's beautiful playing has much to do with this, as does Cukor's deft direction. Aldo Ray is a revelation: You may not think of him as a leading actor of his generation, but with Cukor's touch, he hits all the notes of tenderness, childishness, and bewilderment written into his character. Husband-and-wife screenwriters Kanin and Gordon supply funny lines, ingenious dream sequences, a "Rashomon"-type narrative, and much hard-earned insight into marital discord. Also, unusual for a Hollywood film from the '50s, the kids come off as real kids, not synthetic little dears or bratty little monsters.

Despite all the high-priced talent, it's a cheap-looking movie, with almost verite glimpses of 1952 New York. And the abrupt shift of tone may be off-putting to some. Me, I appreciated the film for treating adults like adults, and for suggesting that life and marriage are not wrapped up in neat little packages. An offbeat movie, and very rewarding for those willing to accept it on its own terms.


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