Merrily We Live
“Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.”
Synopsis
Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
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Merrily We Live (1938) ClassicFlix TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Jerry Kilbourne
Brian Aherne
E. Wade Rawlins
Alan Mowbray
Grosvenor
Billie Burke
Mrs. Emily Kilbourne
Patsy Kelly
Etta
Ann Dvorak
Minerva Harlan
Tom Brown
Kane Kilbourne
Clarence Kolb
Henry Kilbourne
Bonita Granville
Marian Kilbourne
Marjorie Rambeau
Mrs. Harlan
Phillip Reed
Herbert Wheeler
Willie Best
George
Paul Everton
Senator Harlan
Marjorie Kane
Rosa
Pat Flaherty
Pat
Sam Flint
Mr. Fleming
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Fleming
Kenneth Harlan
Mr. Remington
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Moran, Jack Jevne
- Original Score
- Phil Charig, Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Merrily We Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Eddie Moran, Jack Jevne, E.J. Rath, Courtenay Savage
Phil Charig, Marvin Hatley
Norbert Brodine
William H. Terhune
Milton H. Bren, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Moran
Screenplay
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Jack Jevne
Screenplay
Milton H. Bren
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
William H. Terhune
Editor
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Irene
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrily We Live
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What is Merrily We Live about?
Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
Who directed Merrily We Live?
Merrily We Live was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Merrily We Live?
The principal cast of Merrily We Live includes Constance Bennett, Brian Aherne, Alan Mowbray, Billie Burke, Patsy Kelly.
When was Merrily We Live released and how long is it?
Merrily We Live was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Merrily We Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merrily We Live was composed by Phil Charig, Marvin Hatley.
Is Merrily We Live based on a book or true story?
Merrily We Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.J. Rath".