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The Matrimonial Bed

  • 19301930
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  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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POPULARITY
240,428
60,711
Florence Eldridge, Frank Fay, and James Gleason in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)
Comedy
Lovely Juliet Corton (Florence Eldridge) is sure the dashing coiffeur who just arrived to style her hair is her husband, presumed dead in a railway crash five years earlier.Lovely Juliet Corton (Florence Eldridge) is sure the dashing coiffeur who just arrived to style her hair is her husband, presumed dead in a railway crash five years earlier.Lovely Juliet Corton (Florence Eldridge) is sure the dashing coiffeur who just arrived to style her hair is her husband, presumed dead in a railway crash five years earlier.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
243
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
240,428
60,711
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Yves Mirande(by)
    • André Mouëzy-Éon(by)
    • Harvey F. Thew(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Fay
    • James Gleason
    • Lilyan Tashman
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  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Yves Mirande(by)
    • André Mouëzy-Éon(by)
    • Harvey F. Thew(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Fay
    • James Gleason
    • Lilyan Tashman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Florence Eldridge, Frank Fay, and Flora Finch in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)
    Marion Byron in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)
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    Florence Eldridge and Frank Fay in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)
    Florence Eldridge and James Gleason in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)
    James Gleason and Dickie Moore in The Matrimonial Bed (1930)

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    Frank Fay
    Frank Fay
    • Leopold Trebel
    James Gleason
    James Gleason
    • Gustave Corton
    Lilyan Tashman
    Lilyan Tashman
    • Sylvaine
    Beryl Mercer
    Beryl Mercer
    • Corinne
    Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge
    • Juliet Corton
    Vivien Oakland
    Vivien Oakland
    • Susan Trebel
    Arthur Edmund Carewe
    Arthur Edmund Carewe
    • Dr. Fried (credits)
    • (as Arthur Edmund Carew)
    • …
    Marion Byron
    Marion Byron
    • Marrieanne
    Flora Finch
    Flora Finch
    • Vosin
    James Bradbury Sr.
    James Bradbury Sr.
    • August Charbonnier
    Georgie Billings
    • One of Susan's Sons
    • (uncredited)
    Dickie Moore
    Dickie Moore
    • One of Susan's Sons
    • (uncredited)
    Buster Phelps
    Buster Phelps
    • One of Susan's Sons
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Yves Mirande(by)
      • André Mouëzy-Éon(by)
      • Harvey F. Thew(screen play)
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    • Trivia
      The English version of the play, by Seymour Hicks, opened on Broadway in New York at the Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., on 12 October 1927 and had 13 performances.
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Beaudine first arrives and greets Juliet, a moving shadow of the boom microphone is visible on the wall behind them.
    • Quotes

      Marrieanne: Be careful or you'll fall!

      Corinne: For such a charming man! I would be quite willing to fall.

    • Crazy credits
      Arthur Edmund Carewe is billed as Dr. Fried in the credits, but actually plays Dr. Beaudine.
    • Connections
      Version of Mr. What's-His-Name? (1935)
    • Soundtracks
      Fleur D'Amour
      (1930) (uncredited)
      Music and Lyrics by Sidney D. Mitchell, George W. Meyer and Archie Gottler
      Played during the opening credits and as background music often
      Played on piano and sung by Frank Fay
      Reprised by Frank Fay singing, with background music

    User reviews5

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    8/10
    Very well written pre-code farce
    The complications in this plot are myriad. This was a very funny movie. The plot was truly improbable. It probably started as a French stage play. The ending was the only real way out for Fay and I suppose was inevitable. The relationship complications were remarkable and are what made this flick memorable.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Matrimonial Kiss
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $208,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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