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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19311h 7mUnited States of America

Too Young to Marry

“If she weds today will she regret tomorrow? Shall she gamble her future for a moment of joy?”

Synopsis

In this comedy drama set in a small town, a milque-toast gets a backbone and stands up to his overbearing wife. Only one of his daughters is on his side. The family is amazed and shocked by his sudden change. At first they rebel, but when he defies his wife and allows his good daughter to marry the grocery boy she loves, they finally come to respect him.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 3, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay & Story
Francis Edward Faragoh, Martin Flavin
Original Title
Too Young to Marry
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 7m
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Screenplay & Story

Francis Edward Faragoh, Martin Flavin

Director of Photography

Sidney Hickox

Film Editing

John Rawlins

Department Leadership Roster

Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

John Rawlins

Editor

Francis Edward Faragoh

Writer

Sidney Hickox

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Too Young to Marry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Young to Marry

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Too Young to Marry about?

In this comedy drama set in a small town, a milque-toast gets a backbone and stands up to his overbearing wife. Only one of his daughters is on his side. The family is amazed and shocked by his sudden change. At first they rebel, but when he defies his wife and allows his good daughter to marry the grocery boy she loves, they finally come to respect him.

Who directed Too Young to Marry?

Too Young to Marry was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Who stars in Too Young to Marry?

The principal cast of Too Young to Marry includes Loretta Young, Grant Withers, O. P. Heggie, Emma Dunn, J. Farrell MacDonald.

When was Too Young to Marry released and how long is it?

Too Young to Marry was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.