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Marriage Is a Private Affair

  • 19441944
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 56m
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6.0/10
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Lana Turner and John Hodiak in Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944)
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Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts th... Read allTheo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and To... Read allTheo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matron... Read all

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  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • David Hertz(screen play by)
    • Lenore J. Coffee(screen play by)
    • Judith Kelly(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • James Craig
    • John Hodiak
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  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • David Hertz(screen play by)
    • Lenore J. Coffee(screen play by)
    • Judith Kelly(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • James Craig
    • John Hodiak
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    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Lana Turner
    Lana Turner
    • Theo Westas Theo West
    James Craig
    James Craig
    • Captain Miles Lancingas Captain Miles Lancing
    John Hodiak
    John Hodiak
    • Lieutenant Tom Westas Lieutenant Tom West
    Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford
    • Sissy Mortimeras Sissy Mortimer
    Hugh Marlowe
    Hugh Marlowe
    • Joseph I. Murdockas Joseph I. Murdock
    Natalie Schafer
    Natalie Schafer
    • Mrs. Selworthas Mrs. Selworth
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Major Bob Wiltonas Major Bob Wilton
    Herbert Rudley
    Herbert Rudley
    • Ted Mortimeras Ted Mortimer
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Mr. Selworthas Mr. Selworth
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Ed Scofieldas Ed Scofield
    Jane Green
    • Marthaas Martha
    Tom Drake
    Tom Drake
    • Bill Riceas Bill Rice
    Shirley Patterson
    Shirley Patterson
    • Mary Saundersas Mary Saunders
    Neal Dodd
    • Ministeras Minister
    • (as Rev. Neal Dodd)
    Nana Bryant
    Nana Bryant
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Cecilia Callejo
    Cecilia Callejo
    • Senora Guizmanas Senora Guizman
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Courtland Westas Mrs. Courtland West
    Byron Foulger
    Byron Foulger
    • Ned Boltonas Ned Bolton
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • David Hertz(screen play by)
      • Lenore J. Coffee(screen play by)
      • Judith Kelly(based on the novel by)
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    Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up. —Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
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      • WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK?? (original print ad - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Romance
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      [Tennessee Williams], then little-known, contributed some additional dialogue to the film without credit.
    • Goofs
      When Lana Turner carries "Tommie" out of the room after midnight on his birthday, you can see a hand reach for the doorknob on the other side.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Courtland West: You? My dear boy. Nobody's interested in you anymore. You're just the father.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown over the blank pages of a "marriage memories" album.
    • Connections
      Featured in Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir (2001)

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    a neglected gem
    this is truly a collectors item. turner is at her most beautiful, all baby doll pout and velvet sincerity. production values are high. its a cult film that merits rediscovery. a big hit in 1944, it grossed 2 million at the box office, in the days when a hit was really a hit. audiences loved lana in her dimpled heyday and this film screens like a valentine to her sensuality. don't miss it. they don't make stars like lana anymore. gore vidal is on record as saying that he saw this film while young and that it had an impact on him. he mentioned it years later in myra breckinridge. tennesse williams worked on an early draft of the screenplay, and privately referred to it as a celluloid brassiere for miss turner!
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    • Nov 18, 2006

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El matrimonio es un asunto privado
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $1,508,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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