Next Time I Marry
Synopsis
Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.
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Lucille Ball
Nancy Crocker Fleming
James Ellison
Anthony J. Anthony
Lee Bowman
Count Georgi
Granville Bates
H.E. Crocker
Mantan Moreland
Tilby
Elliott Sullivan
Red
Murray Alper
Joe
Jack Albertson
Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie Acuff
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Man Watering Lawn (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Police Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Jack Carson
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Hal Craig
Cop with Summons (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Kennel Guard (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Henry (uncredited)
Ann Evers
Neeny (uncredited)
Billy Franey
Hobo Witness at End (uncredited)
Ned Glass
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Helen Meinardi
- Original Title
- Next Time I Marry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garson Kanin
John Twist, Helen Meinardi, Thames Williamson
Russell Metty
Jack Hively
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Director
Jack Hively
Editor
John Twist
Screenplay
Cliff Reid
Producer
Helen Meinardi
Screenplay
Renié
Costume Design
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Next Time I Marry
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What is Next Time I Marry about?
Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.
Who directed Next Time I Marry?
Next Time I Marry was directed by Garson Kanin.
Who stars in Next Time I Marry?
The principal cast of Next Time I Marry includes Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Lee Bowman, Granville Bates, Mantan Moreland.
When was Next Time I Marry released and how long is it?
Next Time I Marry was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Next Time I Marry?
Next Time I Marry holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).