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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19291h 12mUnited States of America

This Thing Called Love

“He Hired a Wife and Paid Her $25,000 a Year”

Synopsis

A romance runs into difficulties because the girl has seen a great deal of the turbulence in her sister's household, and has no illusions about married bliss.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 13, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul L. Stein
Screenplay & Story
Horace Jackson
Original Title
This Thing Called Love
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 12m
Production Studios
Pathé Exchange

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul L. Stein

Screenplay & Story

Horace Jackson, Edwin J. Burke

Director of Photography

Norbert Brodine

Film Editing

Doane Harrison

Department Leadership Roster

Paul L. Stein

Paul L. Stein

Director

Horace Jackson

Screenplay

Doane Harrison

Editor

Norbert Brodine

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Thing Called Love.

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Pre-Code Hollywood

Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Thing Called Love

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

What is This Thing Called Love about?

A romance runs into difficulties because the girl has seen a great deal of the turbulence in her sister's household, and has no illusions about married bliss.

Who directed This Thing Called Love?

This Thing Called Love was directed by Paul L. Stein.

Who stars in This Thing Called Love?

The principal cast of This Thing Called Love includes Edmund Lowe, Constance Bennett, Zasu Pitts, Roscoe Karns, Carmelita Geraghty.

When was This Thing Called Love released and how long is it?

This Thing Called Love was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.