Public Wedding
Synopsis
The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
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Jane Wyman
Florence "Flip" Lane
William Hopper
Tony Burke
Dick Purcell
Joe Taylor
Marie Wilson
Tessie Schultz
Berton Churchill
H. Theodore "Pop" Lane III
Archie Robbins
Nick
Raymond Hatton
The Deacon
Veda Ann Borg
Bernice
Zeni Vatori
Gus Papadopoulos
Jimmie Fox
Jeremiah Boggs
Curtis Karpe
Pete - the Waiter
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Reporter
Horace McMahon
Reporter
John Harron
Reporter
Jack Mower
Reporter
Lyle Moraine
Reporter
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Man Carrying Coat
James P. Burtis
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor, Houston Branch
- Original Title
- Public Wedding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Roy Chanslor, Houston Branch
L. William O'Connell
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Grindé
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Houston Branch
Screenplay
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Wedding
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What is Public Wedding about?
The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
Who directed Public Wedding?
Public Wedding was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in Public Wedding?
The principal cast of Public Wedding includes Jane Wyman, William Hopper, Dick Purcell, Marie Wilson, Berton Churchill.
When was Public Wedding released and how long is it?
Public Wedding was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.