Riptide
“"When a Woman Loves!"”
Synopsis
Mary is an impetuous romantic who marries British aristocrat Lord Philip Rexford on a whim. Their marriage is successful, though, and they grow closer over the years. Then, a trip to the Italian Riviera unexpectedly reunites Mary with her former beau, Tommie. After some vicious gossip makes Rexford distrust her, he begins work on a divorce. Mary must now choose between the man she has married and the man she once loved.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-30
Top Cast
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Norma Shearer
Lady Mary Rexford
Robert Montgomery
Tommie L. Trent
Herbert Marshall
Lord Philip Rexford
Mrs. Patrick Campbell
Aunt Hetty Riversleigh
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Erskine
Ralph Forbes
David Fenwick
Lilyan Tashman
Sylvia Wilson
Arthur L. Jarrett
Percy
Earl Oxford
Freddie Gray
Helen Jerome Eddy
Celeste
George K. Arthur
Bertie Davis
Halliwell Hobbes
Bollard
Phyllis Coghlan
Nurse
Marilyn Spinner
Pamela Rexford
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Slick
Howard Chaldecott
Ransome
Bruce Bennett
Man at Cannes Bar (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Riptide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding, Ben Hecht
Herbert Stothart
Ray June
Margaret Booth
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Edmund Goulding
Screenplay
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Ray June
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Ben Hecht
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riptide
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What is Riptide about?
Mary is an impetuous romantic who marries British aristocrat Lord Philip Rexford on a whim. Their marriage is successful, though, and they grow closer over the years. Then, a trip to the Italian Riviera unexpectedly reunites Mary with her former beau, Tommie. After some vicious gossip makes Rexford distrust her, he begins work on a divorce. Mary must now choose between the man she has married and the man she once loved.
Who directed Riptide?
Riptide was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Riptide?
The principal cast of Riptide includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Herbert Marshall, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was Riptide released and how long is it?
Riptide was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Riptide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riptide was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riptide?
Riptide holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).