The Marriage Playground
"Palm Beach love. The wedding march. The divorce judge's gavel. Who pays the piper?"
Originally released in 1929. The Marriage Playground is a comedy/romance film. directed by Lothar Mendes. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Brian, Fredric March, and Lilyan Tashman
Synopsis
A delightful pre-code cocktail recipe. Take three couples (add gin and tonic), their several divorces and the seven children/stepchildren of their intermarriages and blend thoroughly, and you have a mixture a too-young-to-believe Frederic March will try to straighten out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Brian
as Judith Wheater
Fredric March
as Martin Boyne
Lilyan Tashman
as Joyce Wheater
Huntley Gordon
as Cliff Wheater
Kay Francis
as Lady Wrench
William Austin
as Lord Wrench
Seena Owen
as Rose Sellers
Philippe De Lacy
as Terry Wheater
Anita Louise
as Blanca Wheater
Mitzi Green
as Zinnie Wheater
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marriage Playground about?
A delightful pre-code cocktail recipe. Take three couples (add gin and tonic), their several divorces and the seven children/stepchildren of their intermarriages and blend thoroughly, and you have ...
Who directed The Marriage Playground?
The Marriage Playground was directed by Lothar Mendes.
How long is The Marriage Playground?
The Marriage Playground has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Marriage Playground released?
The Marriage Playground was released on December 12, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Marriage Playground?
The main cast of The Marriage Playground includes Mary Brian, Fredric March, Lilyan Tashman, Huntley Gordon, Kay Francis.