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]
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| Directed by | Frank Tashlin |
| Written by | Frank Tashlin |
| Based on | story by Alex Gottlieb |
| Produced by | Alex Gottlieb |
| Starring | Robert Cummings |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Edward Mann |
| Music by | Raoul Kraushaar |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editBill 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
edit- 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
editThe 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] Cummings had previously appeared in another film for Tashlin.[7]
Release
editMarry Me Again premiered at the Oprheum Theatre in Seattle[8] on September 23, 1953 and grossed $5,000 in one week.[9] It was released nationally October 22, 1953.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Marry Me Again (1953) - Frank Tashlin - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ "Marry Me Again". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "MARRY ME AGAIN". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 21, no. 240. January 1, 1954. p. 26.
- ^ Schallert, Edwin (May 8, 1953). "Marie Wilson, Robert Cummings Costar; Ladd Named for 'Last Train'". Los Angeles Times. p. B11.
- ^ "ELEPHANTS WRECK A PARAMOUNT SET". The New York Times. May 8, 1953. p. 28.
- ^ a b Marry Me Again at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (29 October 2024). "Movie Star Cold Streaks: Robert Cummings". Filmink. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Marry Me Again Advertisement". Variety. October 7, 1953. p. 19. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "'Redheads' Bright 11G, Seattle; 'Melba' Good 4G". Variety. September 30, 1953. p. 11. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Archive.org.