Spite Marriage
“The Scream of the Screen-Buster in a Matrimonial Maelstrom – Buster's Adventure in Married Bliss.”
Synopsis
An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.
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Buster Keaton: Spite Marriage (1929)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-01-19
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Buster Keaton
Elmer
Dorothy Sebastian
Trilby Drew
Edward Earle
Lionel Benmore
Leila Hyams
Ethyl Norcrosse
William Bechtel
Nussbaum
Jack Byron
Scarzi
Joe Bordeaux
Rumrunner
Ray Cooke
The Bellboy
Mike Donlin
Man in Ship's Engine Room
Pat Harmon
Ship Captain
Sydney Jarvis
Man in Audience Next to Elmer
Theodore Lorch
Actor as 'Union Officer'
Hank Mann
Stage Manager
Charles Sullivan
Tough Sailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lew Lipton, Ernest Pagano
- Original Score
- Fritz Stahlberg
- Original Title
- Spite Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton
Lew Lipton, Ernest Pagano
Fritz Stahlberg
Reggie Lanning
Frank Sullivan
Buster Keaton, Edward Sedgwick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Buster Keaton
Producer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Fritz Stahlberg
Original Music Composer
Edward Sedgwick
Producer
Buster Keaton
Director
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spite Marriage
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What is Spite Marriage about?
An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.
Who directed Spite Marriage?
Spite Marriage was directed by Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton.
Who stars in Spite Marriage?
The principal cast of Spite Marriage includes Buster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Earle, Leila Hyams, William Bechtel.
When was Spite Marriage released and how long is it?
Spite Marriage was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Spite Marriage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spite Marriage was composed by Fritz Stahlberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spite Marriage?
Spite Marriage holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).