Marriage
Originally released in 1918. Marriage is a drama film. directed by James Kirkwood. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catherine Calvert, David Powell, and Thomas Holding
Synopsis
Neglected by her workaholic husband Jack, Eileen Spencer begins an affair with novelist Carter Ballantyne. Their planned elopement is halted when Eileen learns that Jack has lost both his money and his eyesight, and she feels compelled to return to care for him. With her friend Dolly Page, Eileen cheats at cards amassing a fortune to send Jack to France for treatment. Carter reappears, threatening to expose her unless she submits to him. Intending merely to reason with Carter, Eileen gives him a key to her apartment, but Jack returns home unexpectedly and finds him there. At her birthday dinner, Eileen, in anticipation of Carter's plan to expose her publicly, confesses her guilt, whereas her husband and her friends forgive her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Calvert
as Eileen Spencer
David Powell
as Jack Spencer
Thomas Holding
as Carter Ballyntine
Ida Darling
as Mrs. Stoddard
Walter Hiers
as Tommy Latimer
Marcia Harris
as Miss Somerville
Hazel Alden
as Dolly Page
Hattie Delaro
as Mrs. Van Alstyne
William Walcott
as Pojoul
William S. Meyers
as Dr. Abbott
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marriage about?
Neglected by her workaholic husband Jack, Eileen Spencer begins an affair with novelist Carter Ballantyne. Their planned elopement is halted when Eileen learns that Jack has lost both his money and...
Who directed Marriage?
Marriage was directed by James Kirkwood.
How long is Marriage?
Marriage has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Marriage released?
Marriage was released on November 25, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marriage?
The main cast of Marriage includes Catherine Calvert, David Powell, Thomas Holding, Ida Darling, Walter Hiers.