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6.5 / 10(17 votes)IMDbNR19311h 24mUnited States of America

Private Lives

“They knew what they wanted...only they didn't know what to do about it!”

Synopsis

Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.

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Type: Clip • Published 2010-03-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 12, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sidney Franklin
Screenplay & Story
Richard Schayer, Hanns Kräly
Original Score
William Axt
Original Title
Private Lives
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French, German
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sidney Franklin

Screenplay & Story

Richard Schayer, Hanns Kräly, Noël Coward

Original Score & Music

William Axt

Director of Photography

Ray Binger

Film Editing

Conrad A. Nervig

Producers

Irving Thalberg

Department Leadership Roster

Sidney Franklin

Sidney Franklin

Director

Conrad A. Nervig

Editor

Adrian

Adrian

Costume Design

Ray Binger

Director of Photography

Irving Thalberg

Irving Thalberg

Producer

Richard Schayer

Screenplay

Hanns Kräly

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Lives

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

What is Private Lives about?

Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.

Who directed Private Lives?

Private Lives was directed by Sidney Franklin.

Who stars in Private Lives?

The principal cast of Private Lives includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel, Jean Hersholt.

When was Private Lives released and how long is it?

Private Lives was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for Private Lives?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Lives was composed by William Axt.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Lives?

Private Lives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).