Consolation Marriage
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.
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| 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 |
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| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
In prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has also lost his childhood sweetheart, Elaine, who has married some one else. 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
- Elmer Ballard as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Wilson Benge as Elaine's Butler (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing as Mulligan, a Policeman (uncredited)
- Wild Bill Elliott as Dog Show Attendee (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert as Dog Owner (uncredited)
- Robert Homans as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Gertrude Howard as Kate, Mary's Maid (uncredited)
- Gladden James as Charlie, Newspaper Worker and One of the Boys (uncredited)
- Frank McLure as Celebrant in Ship's Cabin (uncredited)
- Dave O'Brien as Man Picking Up Stack of Newspapers (uncredited)
- Ronald R. Rondell as Dog Show Attendee (uncredited)
- Pauline Stevens as Baby Porter (uncredited)
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.
