Grounds for Marriage
“Fun, Songs, Romance!”
Synopsis
Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett
Kathryn Grayson
Ina Massine
Paula Raymond
Agnes Oglethorpe Young
Barry Sullivan
Chris Bartlett
Lewis Stone
Dr. Carleton Radwin Young
Reginald Owen
Dely Delacorte
Richard Hageman
Dr. Engelstaat
Richard Anderson
Tommy
Theresa Harris
Stella, Ina's Maid
Paula Drew
Helen
Richard Atckison
Rodolpho' in 'La Boheme
Victor Desny
Count de Beaugard
Robert Sherwood
Petie
Elizabeth Flournoy
Brevarde
Torben Meyer
Donovan
Pat Williams
Office Manager
Victor Sen Yung
Oscar, Chris' Valet
Anna Q. Nilsson
Dowager at Friday Club (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Kerr, Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Grounds for Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Laura Kerr, Allen Rivkin, Samuel Marx
Bronislau Kaper
John Alton
Fredrick Y. Smith
Samuel Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Laura Kerr
Screenplay
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Samuel Marx
Producer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
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 Grounds for Marriage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grounds for Marriage about?
Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.
Who directed Grounds for Marriage?
Grounds for Marriage was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Grounds for Marriage?
The principal cast of Grounds for Marriage includes Van Johnson, Kathryn Grayson, Paula Raymond, Barry Sullivan, Lewis Stone.
When was Grounds for Marriage released and how long is it?
Grounds for Marriage was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Grounds for Marriage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grounds for Marriage was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grounds for Marriage?
Grounds for Marriage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).