Trial Marriage
“A DRAMA OF THOSE WHO PLAY WITH LOVE AND LOSE”
Synopsis
Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.
Top Cast
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Norman Kerry
Oliver Mowbray
Sally Eilers
Constance Bannister
Jason Robards Sr.
Dr. Thorvald Ware
Thelma Todd
Grace Logan
Charles Clary
George Bannister
Naomi Childers
Mrs. George Bannister, 1st
Rosemary Theby
Mrs. Geoorge Bannister, 4th
Gertrude Short
Prudence
Kane Richmond
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondell
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien
- Original Title
- Trial Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Sonya Levien
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Harry Cohn
Producer
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 Trial Marriage
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What is Trial Marriage about?
Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.
Who directed Trial Marriage?
Trial Marriage was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Trial Marriage?
The principal cast of Trial Marriage includes Norman Kerry, Sally Eilers, Jason Robards Sr., Thelma Todd, Charles Clary.
When was Trial Marriage released and how long is it?
Trial Marriage was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial Marriage?
Trial Marriage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).