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Cast
Lana Turner
as Theodora "Theo" Scoffield West
James Craig
as Captain Miles Lancing
John Hodiak
as Lt. Thomas "Tom" Cochrane West
Frances Gifford
as Sissy Mortimer
Hugh Marlowe
as Joesph I. Murdock
Natalie Schafer
as Irene Selworth
Keenan Wynn
as Maj. Bob Wilton
Herbert Rudley
as Theodore "Ted" Mortimer
Paul Cavanagh
as Mr. Selworth
Morris Ankrum
as Ed Scofield
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1944
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Romance, War
Votes5
DirectorRobert Z. Leonard
WritersDavid Hertz, Lenore J. Coffee
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMarriage Is a Private Affair
About Marriage Is a Private Affair
Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, Marriage Is a Private Affair leans on a strong ensemble — Lana Turner, James Craig, John Hodiak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1944.
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