Marriage Is a Private Affair
“WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK??”
Synopsis
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.
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Lana Turner
Theodora "Theo" Scoffield West
James Craig
Captain Miles Lancing
John Hodiak
Lt. Thomas "Tom" Cochrane West
Frances Gifford
Sissy Mortimer
Hugh Marlowe
Joesph I. Murdock
Natalie Schafer
Irene Selworth
Keenan Wynn
Maj. Bob Wilton
Herbert Rudley
Theodore "Ted" Mortimer
Paul Cavanagh
Mr. Selworth
Morris Ankrum
Ed Scofield
Jane Green
Martha
Tom Drake
Bill Rice
Shirley Patterson
Mary Saunders
Neal Dodd
Minister
Nana Bryant
Nurse
Cecilia Callejo
Señora Guizman
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Courtland West
Byron Foulger
Ned Bolton
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hertz, Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Marriage Is a Private Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
David Hertz, Lenore J. Coffee
Bronislau Kaper
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
David Hertz
Screenplay
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Marriage Is a Private Affair about?
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.
Who directed Marriage Is a Private Affair?
Marriage Is a Private Affair was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Marriage Is a Private Affair?
The principal cast of Marriage Is a Private Affair includes Lana Turner, James Craig, John Hodiak, Frances Gifford, Hugh Marlowe.
When was Marriage Is a Private Affair released and how long is it?
Marriage Is a Private Affair was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Marriage Is a Private Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marriage Is a Private Affair was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marriage Is a Private Affair?
Marriage Is a Private Affair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).