Marriage
Synopsis
Neglected by her workaholic husband Jack, Eileen Spencer begins an affair with novelist Carter Ballantyne. Their planned elopement is halted when Eileen learns that Jack has lost both his money and his eyesight, and she feels compelled to return to care for him. With her friend Dolly Page, Eileen cheats at cards amassing a fortune to send Jack to France for treatment. Carter reappears, threatening to expose her unless she submits to him. Intending merely to reason with Carter, Eileen gives him a key to her apartment, but Jack returns home unexpectedly and finds him there. At her birthday dinner, Eileen, in anticipation of Carter's plan to expose her publicly, confesses her guilt, whereas her husband and her friends forgive her.
Top Cast
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Catherine Calvert
Eileen Spencer
David Powell
Jack Spencer
Thomas Holding
Carter Ballyntine
Ida Darling
Mrs. Stoddard
Walter Hiers
Tommy Latimer
Marcia Harris
Miss Somerville
Hazel Alden
Dolly Page
Hattie Delaro
Mrs. Van Alstyne
William Walcott
Pojoul
William S. Meyers
Dr. Abbott
Neil Cameron
Clerk
Marion Wincet
Housekeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Bolton, Bennet Musson
- Original Title
- Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Guy Bolton, Bennet Musson
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Marriage about?
Neglected by her workaholic husband Jack, Eileen Spencer begins an affair with novelist Carter Ballantyne. Their planned elopement is halted when Eileen learns that Jack has lost both his money and his eyesight, and she feels compelled to return to care for him. With her friend Dolly Page, Eileen cheats at cards amassing a fortune to send Jack to France for treatment. Carter reappears, threatening to expose her unless she submits to him. Intending merely to reason with Carter, Eileen gives him a key to her apartment, but Jack returns home unexpectedly and finds him there. At her birthday dinner, Eileen, in anticipation of Carter's plan to expose her publicly, confesses her guilt, whereas her husband and her friends forgive her.
Who directed Marriage?
Marriage was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Marriage?
The principal cast of Marriage includes Catherine Calvert, David Powell, Thomas Holding, Ida Darling, Walter Hiers.
When was Marriage released and how long is it?
Marriage was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.