It Must Be Love movie poster

It Must Be Love

August 22, 1926 1h 10m

Originally released in 1926. It Must Be Love is a comedy film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Colleen Moore, Jean Hersholt, and Malcolm McGregor

Synopsis

Fernie Schmidt (Colleen Moore) lives with her parents in the rear of their delicatessen. The smells of the business - cheeses, sausages, garlic and pickled herrings - repulses Fernie, who dreams of leaving this environment and moving into a life that's more rarified. Her father, Pop Schmidt (Jean Hersholt) has plans for his daughter to marry Peter Halitovsky (Arthur Stone), a sausage salesman, but Fernie is repulsed by the idea. At a dance, Fernie meets Jack Dugan (Malcolm McGregor), who tells her that he is in stocks, a paper-counter, and she falls for him. Because of her rejection of her father's chosen candidate for matrimony, Pop puts Fernie out of the house.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 22, 1926 99 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • John McCormick Productions
  • First National Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Must Be Love about?

Fernie Schmidt (Colleen Moore) lives with her parents in the rear of their delicatessen. The smells of the business - cheeses, sausages, garlic and pickled herrings - repulses Fernie, who dreams of...

Who directed It Must Be Love?

It Must Be Love was directed by Alfred E. Green.

How long is It Must Be Love?

It Must Be Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was It Must Be Love released?

It Must Be Love was released on August 22, 1926 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in It Must Be Love?

The main cast of It Must Be Love includes Colleen Moore, Jean Hersholt, Malcolm McGregor, Dorothy Seastrom, Mary O'Brien.