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The Marrying Kind

  • 19521952
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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The Marrying Kind (1952)
ComedyDrama
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 marri... Read allFlorence 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. Starring Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray as Florence and Chet.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. Starring Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray as Florence and Chet.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
62,927
24,412
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    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Ruth Gordon
      • Garson Kanin
    • Stars
      • Judy Holliday
      • Aldo Ray
      • Madge Kennedy
    Top credits
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Ruth Gordon
      • Garson Kanin
    • Stars
      • Judy Holliday
      • Aldo Ray
      • Madge Kennedy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    John Alexander, Sheila Bond, Judy Holliday, and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)
    Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray in The Marrying Kind (1952)

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    Judy Holliday
    Judy Holliday
    • Florence (Florrie) Keefer
    Aldo Ray
    Aldo Ray
    • Chet Keefer
    Madge Kennedy
    Madge Kennedy
    • Judge Anne B. Carroll
    Sheila Bond
    • Joan Shipley
    John Alexander
    John Alexander
    • Howard Shipley
    Rex Williams
    • George Bastian
    Phyllis Povah
    Phyllis Povah
    • Mrs. Derringer
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Pat Bundy
    Griff Barnett
    Griff Barnett
    • Charley
    Wallace Acton
    • Newhouse
    • (uncredited)
    Shirlee Allard
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    George Auld
    • Spec
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Benny
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Man Writing on Chalkboard
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Brewer
    • Musician
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Eddie
    • (uncredited)
    Vera Burnett
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Ruth Gordon
      • Garson Kanin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      George Cukor recommended that star Aldo Ray go to ballet school because he walked too much like a football player.
    • Goofs
      In his narration of his marriage, Mr. Keeefer states they took an apartment in Peter Cooper Village when they first married. That housing development opened in 1947 but the film takes place in 1950 and by that time they were married much longer than 3 years.
    • Quotes

      Judge Anne B. Carroll: You know, counselor, there's an old saying, there are three sides to every story: yours, his, and the truth.

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Dolores
      (uncredited)

      Music by Louis Alter

      Lyrics by Frank Loesser

      Performed by Judy Holliday while playing a ukulele

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    very good and knowing film
    Some reviewers note that any couple thinking divorce should see this film and while that is good advice, the truth is few husbands about to leave are as conflicted as this one who really never wants to go and whose affection is demonstrated by the jealousy that is the last straw. I agree with those who say Judy is a charmer. That is a fact with which no one should even quibble. By the way, the accent was exaggerated here and elsewhere and could easily have been tamed had it not been in keeping with her roles. Aldo on the other hand is a revelation. He is natural, impressive and very believable. More's the pity that his career was so uneven but here he happens to be perfect. He is blond (not unusual in Hollywood's past, think Steve McQueen) but rare now for a macho star. It turns out that his look is perfect for this part and his manliness comes through just fine. In this role this reviewer thinks he was perfect and the facial expression when buying the whirly-gig is proof that had his career and persona been better managed he would have been a far bigger star. That said, watch, enjoy and remember how much love can survive and endure when people understood that divorce was the cowardly way out and usually bad for all concerned. Again, highly recommended.
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    • Jun 1, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Happy-End ... und was kommt dann?
    • Filming locations
      • 339 Greenwich St, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia 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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