Consolation Marriage
| Consolation Marriage | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Paul Sloane Charles Kerr (assistant) |
| Produced by | William LeBaron |
| Screenplay by | Humphrey Pearson |
| Starring |
Irene Dunne Pat O'Brien John Halliday Matt Moore Myrna Loy |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
| Cinematography | J. Roy Hunt |
| Edited by | Archie Marshek |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Consolation Marriage is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Paul Sloane and written by Humphrey Pearson. The film stars Irene Dunne, Pat O'Brien, John Halliday, Myrna Loy and Matt Moore.[1][2][3] The film was released on November 21, 1931, by RKO Pictures.
Plot
In prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost -his- childhood sweetheart, Elaine, who has also married another. Mary and Steve become friends, and make a marriage of convenience, based on a shared sense of whimsical humor as well as their mutual losses. When their old loves re-enter their lives a few years later, Mary and Steve must decide what is really important to them.
Cast
- Irene Dunne as Mary Brown Porter
- Pat O'Brien as Steve Porter
- John Halliday as Jeff Hunter
- Myrna Loy as Elaine Brandon
- Matt Moore as the Colonel
- Lester Vail as Aubrey
References
- ↑ "Consolation Marriage (1931) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Movie Review - Consolation Marriage - THE SCREEN; On With the New Love. - NYTimes.com". Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Consolation Marriage Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Consolation Marriage - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014.