Marry Me Again

1953 film by Frank Tashlin
  • September 23, 1953 (1953-09-23)
Running time
73 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Marry Me Again is a 1953 American comedy film written and directed by Frank Tashlin. It stars Robert Cummings and Marie Wilson.[1][2][3]

Plot

Bill has an unusual dilemma when he returns home from the war in Korea, where he had been a pilot. Out of pride, he wants to provide the sole support for Doris and their family, but Doris isn't sure what to do because she has just inherited a fortune.

Cast

  • Robert Cummings as Bill
  • Marie Wilson as Doris
  • Ray Walker as Mac
  • Mary Costa as Joan
  • Jess Barker as Jenkins
  • Lloyd Corrigan as Mr. Taylor
  • June Vincent as Miss Craig
  • Richard Gaines as Dr. Pepperdine
  • Moroni Olsen as Mr. Courtney
  • Frank Cady as Dr. Day

Production

The film was announced in March 1953 based on a story by producer Alex Gottlieb with Windsor and Cummings attached from the beginning.[4] Gottlieb made the film independently for RKO. Filming started June 9, 1953.[5][6]

Release

Marry Me Again premiered at the Oprheum Theatre in Seattle[7] on September 23, 1953 and grossed $5,000 in one week.[8] It was released nationally October 22, 1953.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Marry Me Again (1953) - Frank Tashlin - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  2. ^ "Marry Me Again". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "MARRY ME AGAIN". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 21, no. 240. January 1, 1954. p. 26.
  4. ^ Schallert, Edwin (May 8, 1953). "Marie Wilson, Robert Cummings Costar; Ladd Named for 'Last Train'". Los Angeles Times. p. B11.
  5. ^ "ELEPHANTS WRECK A PARAMOUNT SET". The New York Times. May 8, 1953. p. 28.
  6. ^ a b Marry Me Again at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
  7. ^ "Marry Me Again Advertisement". Variety. October 7, 1953. p. 19. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Archive.org.
  8. ^ "'Redheads' Bright 11G, Seattle; 'Melba' Good 4G". Variety. September 30, 1953. p. 11. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Archive.org.

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