The Marriage Clause
“THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET”
Synopsis
A Broadway actress becomes a star due to the guidance of her director. The two fall in love, but are prevented from marrying due to a clause put into her contract by her producer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Weber, Dana Burnet
- Original Title
- The Marriage Clause
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber
Lois Weber, Dana Burnet
Hal Mohr
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Writer
Lois Weber
Director
Dana Burnet
Writer
Hal Mohr
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 The Marriage Clause
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What is The Marriage Clause about?
A Broadway actress becomes a star due to the guidance of her director. The two fall in love, but are prevented from marrying due to a clause put into her contract by her producer.
Who directed The Marriage Clause?
The Marriage Clause was directed by Lois Weber.
Who stars in The Marriage Clause?
The principal cast of The Marriage Clause includes Francis X. Bushman, Billie Dove, Warner Oland, Henri La Garde, Grace Darmond.
When was The Marriage Clause released and how long is it?
The Marriage Clause was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marriage Clause?
The Marriage Clause holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).