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Half Marriage

1929 · 68 min

A creaky but brisk pre-Code melodrama of secret marriage and jealous misunderstandings, more charming than gripping.

Directed by
William J. Cowen
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Olive Borden, Morgan Farley, Ken Murray
Overview
A young couple marries in secret. Judy's afraid her parents won't approve of Dick and she'll lose her generous allowance. Her parents bring her home from the city where she's been studying art and encourage the attentions of Tom, a persistent suitor. Judy and her jealous husband have an argument that leads her back to the city, a drunken, amorous Tom and a tragedy.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
William J. Cowen
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Olive Borden, Morgan Farley, Ken Murray
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • deception
    • class
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    • single country house
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance6
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    drama, romance
    Directed by
    William J. Cowen
    Written by
    Jane Murfin
    Starring
    Olive Borden, Morgan Farley, Ken Murray, Ann Greenway, Anderson Lawler, Sally Blane, Hedda Hopper, Richard Tucker
    Runtime
    68 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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