'Taint Legal
Synopsis
Edgar Kennedy is over-joyed when told he has won a $5,000 prize in a "How To Be Happy Though Married" contest. A reporter interviews Edgar and his wife Vivien who tell him about their engagement and elopement. Then Viviens father tells them that according to a law he has found in a law-book, they aren't legally married. After a series of misadventures, they learn that the law is a new one and that the Kennedy marriage is legal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry D'Arcy
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts, George Jeske
- Original Title
- 'Taint Legal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry D'Arcy
Charles E. Roberts, George Jeske
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Roberts
Writer
Harry D'Arcy
Director
George Jeske
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is 'Taint Legal about?
Edgar Kennedy is over-joyed when told he has won a $5,000 prize in a "How To Be Happy Though Married" contest. A reporter interviews Edgar and his wife Vivien who tell him about their engagement and elopement. Then Viviens father tells them that according to a law he has found in a law-book, they aren't legally married. After a series of misadventures, they learn that the law is a new one and that the Kennedy marriage is legal.
Who directed 'Taint Legal?
'Taint Legal was directed by Harry D'Arcy.
Who stars in 'Taint Legal?
The principal cast of 'Taint Legal includes Edgar Kennedy, Vivien Oakland, Billy Franey, Arthur O'Connell, Robert Graves.
When was 'Taint Legal released and how long is it?
'Taint Legal was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'Taint Legal?
'Taint Legal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).