Wedding Present
"Miss Big Brown Eyes would rather race to a fire than trip to the altar and Cary is the lad who tuned the fire-gongs to the Wedding March."
Originally released in 1936. Wedding Present is a comedy/romance film. directed by Richard Wallace. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Bennett, Cary Grant, and George Bancroft
Synopsis
Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessional and immature manner. After their shenanigans cause their frustrated city editor to resign, the publisher promotes Charlie to the job, a decision based on the premise that only a slacker would be able crack down on other shirkers and underachievers. His pomposity soon alienates most of his co-workers and causes Rusty to move to New York. Charlie resigns and along with gangster friend Smiles Benson tries to win Rusty back before she marries a stuffy society author.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Bennett
as Monica 'Rusty' Fleming
Cary Grant
as Charlie Mason
George Bancroft
as Pete Stagg
Conrad Nagel
as Roger Dodacker
Gene Lockhart
as Archduke Gustav Ernest
William Demarest
as 'Smiles' Benson
Inez Courtney
as Mary Lawson
Edward Brophy
as Squinty
Purnell Pratt
as Howard Van Dorn
Lois Wilson
as Laura Dodacker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedding Present about?
Charlie Mason and Rusty Fleming are star reporters on a Chicago tabloid who are romantically involved as well. Although skilled in ferreting out great stories, they often behave in an unprofessiona...
Who directed Wedding Present?
Wedding Present was directed by Richard Wallace.
How long is Wedding Present?
Wedding Present has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Wedding Present released?
Wedding Present was released on October 9, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wedding Present?
The main cast of Wedding Present includes Joan Bennett, Cary Grant, George Bancroft, Conrad Nagel, Gene Lockhart.