Wedding Present
“Miss Big Brown Eyes would rather race to a fire than trip to the altar and Cary is the lad who tuned the fire-gongs to the Wedding March.”
Synopsis
Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessional and immature manner. After their shenanigans cause their frustrated city editor to resign, the publisher promotes Charlie to the job, a decision based on the premise that only a slacker would be able crack down on other shirkers and underachievers. His pomposity soon alienates most of his co-workers and causes Rusty to move to New York. Charlie resigns and along with gangster friend Smiles Benson tries to win Rusty back before she marries a stuffy society author.
Top Cast
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Joan Bennett
Monica 'Rusty' Fleming
Cary Grant
Charlie Mason
George Bancroft
Pete Stagg
Conrad Nagel
Roger Dodacker
Gene Lockhart
Archduke Gustav Ernest
William Demarest
'Smiles' Benson
Inez Courtney
Mary Lawson
Edward Brophy
Squinty
Purnell Pratt
Howard Van Dorn
Lois Wilson
Laura Dodacker
George Davis
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Dodacker
Douglas Wood
Willett
George Meeker
Gordon Blaker
John Henry Allen
Jonathan
Clarence Wilson
Simmons
Charles Middleton
Turnbull
George Offerman, Jr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Anthony
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Marlin Skiles, Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- Wedding Present
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Joseph Anthony, Paul Gallico
John Leipold, Marlin Skiles, Gerard Carbonara
Leon Shamroy
Robert Bischoff
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Robert Bischoff
Editor
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Irene
Costume Design
Joseph Anthony
Screenplay
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Present
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What is Wedding Present about?
Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessional and immature manner. After their shenanigans cause their frustrated city editor to resign, the publisher promotes Charlie to the job, a decision based on the premise that only a slacker would be able crack down on other shirkers and underachievers. His pomposity soon alienates most of his co-workers and causes Rusty to move to New York. Charlie resigns and along with gangster friend Smiles Benson tries to win Rusty back before she marries a stuffy society author.
Who directed Wedding Present?
Wedding Present was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Wedding Present?
The principal cast of Wedding Present includes Joan Bennett, Cary Grant, George Bancroft, Conrad Nagel, Gene Lockhart.
When was Wedding Present released and how long is it?
Wedding Present was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Wedding Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wedding Present was composed by John Leipold, Marlin Skiles, Gerard Carbonara.