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Consolation Marriage

  • 19311931
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
474
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POPULARITY
122,452
16,128
Consolation Marriage (1931)
Drama
In prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elai... Read allIn prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elaine, who has also married another. Mary and Steve become friends, and make a marriage of co... Read allIn prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elaine, who has also married another. Mary and Steve become friends, and make a marriage of convenience, based on a shared sense of whimsical humor as well as their mutual losses. When... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
474
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
122,452
16,128
  • Director
    • Paul Sloane
  • Writers
    • Bill Cunningham(by)
    • Humphrey Pearson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Irene Dunne
    • Pat O'Brien
    • John Halliday
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Sloane
  • Writers
    • Bill Cunningham(by)
    • Humphrey Pearson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Irene Dunne
    • Pat O'Brien
    • John Halliday
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    • 16User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Irene Dunne in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Myrna Loy and Pat O'Brien in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne and Pat O'Brien in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Myrna Loy in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne and Pat O'Brien in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Myrna Loy in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne and Pat O'Brien in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Myrna Loy, Pat O'Brien, and John Halliday in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Myrna Loy in Consolation Marriage (1931)
    Irene Dunne at an event for Consolation Marriage (1931)

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    Irene Dunne
    Irene Dunne
    • Mary Brown Porter
    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Steve Porter
    John Halliday
    John Halliday
    • Jeff Hunter
    Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy
    • Elaine Brandon
    Lester Vail
    Lester Vail
    • Aubrey
    Matt Moore
    Matt Moore
    • The Colonel
    Elmer Ballard
    • Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Elaine's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Edgar Dearing
    Edgar Dearing
    • Mulligan - a Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Elliott
    Bill Elliott
    • Dog Show Attendee
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Herbert
    • Dog Owner
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Homans
    Robert Homans
    • Justice of the Peace
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Howard
    • Kate - Mary's Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Gladden James
    Gladden James
    • Charlie - Newspaper Worker - One of the Boys
    • (uncredited)
    Frank McLure
    Frank McLure
    • Celebrant in Ship's Cabin
    • (uncredited)
    Dave O'Brien
    Dave O'Brien
    • Man Picking Up Stack of Newspapers
    • (uncredited)
    Ronald R. Rondell
    Ronald R. Rondell
    • Dog Show Attendee
    • (uncredited)
    Pauline Stevens
    • Baby Porter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Sloane
    • Writers
      • Bill Cunningham(by)
      • Humphrey Pearson(screenplay) (dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      The car Steve and Mary "steal" is a 1930 or '31 American Austin Model A, which was built in Butler, PA, cost $445.00 ($7,000 in 2015) and had an engine that produced all of 15 horsepower, but it weighed only 1,130 pounds and got 40 mpg with a top speed of 50 mph.
    • Goofs
      After Mary and Steve's wedding, as the camera is following them to their taxi, crew and equipment, including a stepladder, can be seen reflected in the limo's left rear window which is partially rolled down. And, as is the case in many films, the limo's polished finish has been dulled to matte to prevent reflections.
    • Connections
      References Millie (1931)
    • Soundtracks
      Devotion
      (1931) (uncredited)

      Music by Max Steiner

      Lyrics by Myles Connolly

      Played on piano and sung by Irene Dunne

      Reprised on piano later by Lester Vail

    User reviews16

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    8/10
    Dunne, O'Brien, Loy All Great in Early Roles
    This is a touching comedy/drama for 1931 when they all were feeling the ropes of this new medium.
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    • Apr 9, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un matrimonio en peligro
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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