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Made for Each Other

  • 19391939
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.5K
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James Stewart and Carole Lombard in Made for Each Other (1939)
While on a business trip, an ambitious young lawyer meets and immediately falls in love with a stranger. They wed the following day, and tragedy soon strikes.
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While on a business trip, an ambitious young lawyer meets and immediately falls in love with a stranger. They wed the following day, and tragedy soon strikes.While on a business trip, an ambitious young lawyer meets and immediately falls in love with a stranger. They wed the following day, and tragedy soon strikes.While on a business trip, an ambitious young lawyer meets and immediately falls in love with a stranger. They wed the following day, and tragedy soon strikes.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Cromwell
  • Writers
    • Jo Swerling(screenplay)
    • Rose Franken(suggested by a story by)
    • Frank Ryan(contributor: humorous situations)
  • Stars
    • Carole Lombard
    • James Stewart
    • Charles Coburn
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Cromwell
  • Writers
    • Jo Swerling(screenplay)
    • Rose Franken(suggested by a story by)
    • Frank Ryan(contributor: humorous situations)
  • Stars
    • Carole Lombard
    • James Stewart
    • Charles Coburn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    James Stewart and Carole Lombard in Made for Each Other (1939)
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    James Stewart and Carole Lombard in Made for Each Other (1939)
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    James Stewart, Carole Lombard, and Bonnie Belle Barber in Made for Each Other (1939)
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    James Stewart and Carole Lombard in Made for Each Other (1939)
    James Stewart and Carole Lombard in Made for Each Other (1939)
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    Top cast

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    Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard
    • Jane Masonas Jane Mason
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • John Horace Masonas John Horace Mason
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Judge Joseph M. Doolittleas Judge Joseph M. Doolittle
    Lucile Watson
    Lucile Watson
    • Mrs. Harriet Masonas Mrs. Harriet Mason
    Eddie Quillan
    Eddie Quillan
    • Conwayas Conway
    Alma Kruger
    Alma Kruger
    • Sister Madelineas Sister Madeline
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Newark Radio Operatoras Newark Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Salt Lake City Hospital Chemistas Salt Lake City Hospital Chemist
    • (uncredited)
    Bonnie Belle Barber
    • John Mason Jr. - Infantas John Mason Jr. - Infant
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Lily - Cook #3as Lily - Cook #3
    • (uncredited)
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Jim Hattonas Jim Hatton
    • (uncredited)
    Donald Briggs
    Donald Briggs
    • Mr. Carteras Mr. Carter
    • (uncredited)
    Harlan Briggs
    Harlan Briggs
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (uncredited)
    Lane Chandler
    Lane Chandler
    • Ranger on Telephoneas Ranger on Telephone
    • (uncredited)
    Frederick Chapin
    • Younger Doolittleas Younger Doolittle
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Clark
    Russ Clark
    • Omaha Radio Operatoras Omaha Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Monte Collins
    • Juroras Juror
    • (uncredited)
    James Conaty
    • Co-Workeras Co-Worker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Cromwell
    • Writers
      • Jo Swerling(screenplay)
      • Rose Franken(suggested by a story by)
      • Frank Ryan(contributor: humorous situations) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Young lawyer meets and marries girl after knowing her one day. Takes bride home to meet his mother who disapproves of the marriage. Lawyer thinks everything will be fine as he moves up the ladder of the law firm. He doesn't and things get tough. A baby makes things even tougher. —Jack Pfeifer <jackhpfeifer@yahoo.com>
    pneumoniablizzardserummother in lawmanhattan new york city11 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • All they asked-a chance to live! (Print Ad- Philadelphia Inquirer, ((Philadelphia, Penna.)) 9 February 1939)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Special effects technician Edmund E. Fellegi was killed when he fell from a 40-foot catwalk while releasing balloons for the New Year's Eve party scenes.
    • Goofs
      When John Mason (Jimmy Stewart) visits Judge Doolittle's home in the middle of the night, as John is pleading with the judge's brother Simon to wake up the judge, Simon mouths the exact words John is saying as he is saying them, showing his memorization of the script.
    • Quotes

      Lily, Cook #3: Never let the seeds stop you from enjoying the watermelon.

      Jane: That's all right if you've got a watermelon.

      Lily, Cook #3: You mustn't say that, Miss Mason. Yous got your watermelon, but you chokes yourself up on all them little seeds. I always say "Spit 'em out! Spit 'em out before they spoil the taste for the melon."

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits start with hands signing "Carole Lombard" and "James Stewart" to a marriage license.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cow Belles (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Made For Each Other
      (1939) (uncredited)
      Music by Oscar Levant
      Lyrics by Harry Tobias
      Written for the movie and probably played instrumentally

    User reviews57

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Stewart or Lombard, Not Made For Each Other
    James Stewart plays Johnny Mason, lawyer. Carole Lombard is Jane Mason, wife. Lucile Watson the mother-in-law Harriet Mason. Johnny sees Jane and quickly marries her. Mother is disappointed. Mother lives with them. Many troubles are ahead. Jane can't cook. Can't set the table. Can't do many things according to mother. The interaction between daughter-in-law and mother are the highlights of this film. Stewart and Lombard are married but just don't have any real magic on screen. Stewart is Stewart. He is good as a timid husband and son but this doesn't carry the film. Can baby Mason build bridges between Jane and Harriet? A believable film for those that are married.
    helpful•20
    10
    • jcholguin
    • Oct 3, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stvoreni jedno za drugo
    • Filming locations
      • Reuss Ranch, Malibu Lake, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Selznick International Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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