Merrily We Go to Hell
"In her innocence she expected days and nights of tender love. What she got was a Bitter Shock!"
Originally released in 1932. Merrily We Go to Hell is a comedy/drama film. directed by Dorothy Arzner. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sylvia Sidney, Fredric March, and Adrianne Allen
Synopsis
A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sylvia Sidney
as Joan Prentice
Fredric March
as Jerry Corbett
Adrianne Allen
as Claire Hempstead
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Buck
George Irving
as Mr. Prentice
Esther Howard
as Vi
Florence Britton
as Charlcie
Charles Coleman
as Richard Damery
Cary Grant
as Charlie Baxter
Kent Taylor
as Greg Boleslavsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrily We Go to Hell about?
A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.
Who directed Merrily We Go to Hell?
Merrily We Go to Hell was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
How long is Merrily We Go to Hell?
Merrily We Go to Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Merrily We Go to Hell released?
Merrily We Go to Hell was released on June 10, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merrily We Go to Hell?
The main cast of Merrily We Go to Hell includes Sylvia Sidney, Fredric March, Adrianne Allen, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, George Irving.