Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueIn prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elai... Tout lireIn prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elaine, who has also married another. Mary and Steve become friends, and make a marriage of co... Tout lireIn prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses Aubrey, her childhood sweetheart, when he marries a rich woman. Reporter Steve "Rollo" Porter has lost his childhood sweetheart Elaine, who has also married another. Mary and Steve become friends, and make a marriage of convenience, based on a shared sense of whimsical humor as well as their mutual losses. When... Tout lire
- Prix
- 3 victoires au total
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
- Elaine's Butler
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- Mulligan - a Policeman
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- Dog Show Attendee
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- Dog Owner
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- Justice of the Peace
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- Kate - Mary's Maid
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- Celebrant in Ship's Cabin
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- Traffic Police Officer
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- Man Picking Up Stack of Newspapers
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- Dog Show Attendee
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Irene Dunne and Pat O'Brien have both been dumped by the loves of their lives. They are both sure they could never love anyone else. After meeting and realizing how much they have in common, they joke about getting married to each other. And then they do! It is all with the agreement that if someone else comes along, they will part ways, wish each other luck, and have no hard feelings. It sounds like an odd setup but as the movie plays out, it all seems to make sense and be a very natural and modern way of viewing their marriage.
They enjoy the relaxed relationship and each others companionship. However, neither one of them can completely forgot their first loves. They even talk about them openly. No secrets. They even have a child and it is all taken in stride.
The real plot comes along when, almost at the same time, the old loves come back into their lives. Each one is unsure what to do and unsure of what the other one is going to do. It sounds like the story for a comedy or farce, but this is not played for laughs. It is acted out as a real believable story and it actually works.
Irene Dunne is perfect in her part and Pat O'Brien is boyish and charming. Myrna Loy plays O'Brien's first love. Her part is moderate (only really seen in the beginning and then the end of the film), but I have never seen Myrna Loy looking more stunning!!
The ending is satisfying and, overall, it is a good film worth watching. It is not too heavy nor too tedious. It is just the right film to watch when you are not sure what you are in the mood for. This will be a perfect choice.
Check out this classy classic.
"Consolation Marriage" is from 1931 and stars Irene Dunne, Pat O'Brien, Myrna Loy, John Halliday, and Lester Vail. Dunne is Mary Brown Porter, who loses her childhood sweetheart, Aubrey (Lester Vail) to a rich woman. Mary tends to be a fairly understanding woman. Or else she's masochistic.
She meets Steve Porter (O'Brien), another jiltee, and they decide to get married, even though they aren't in love. There's an understanding that Steve is still in love with the girl of his dreams, Elaine (Myrna Loy), but they keep breaking up. Mary again goes along with this arrangement.
When I saw that Myrna Loy was supposed to be playing the other woman, I thought it was a mistake when I saw her. She did not look remotely like herself. Later I realized it was indeed Loy, who made a dazzling blond, beautifully gowned and coiffed.
Steve and Mary get a dog and have a baby, but Steve slips away often to be involved with Elaine. Then Mary gets her big chance with Jeff (John Halliday). Will she take it? And will Steve ever leave her for Elaine?
It's the rare woman who has the other woman over to her house and helps her dress.
This is a movie about class distinction, a big topic in the old days, so it has a certain formality found in the theater and film before the Depression brought in the working man playwrights.
I always liked Pat O'Brien, but I've never quite understood why he was used as a leading man in these romantic movies. Comedy, certainly. However, unlike the other character actors who became leads - Bogart, Robinson, Cagney, etc. - O'Brien was not as successful.
Irene Dunne is lovely in a difficult role, that of a woman being walked all over, putting up with it, and keeping her dignity.
John Halliday refers to himself as an "old man," and I thought to myself, "I'll bet he's 40" - you know how differently age was perceived in those days. Turned out he was 50.
This is one of Dunne's first films, and if you're a huge fan, you may want to see it. I don't recommend it. At around 90 minutes, it seems like it's four hours long.
Watch for the scene where Dunne and O'Brien drive by New York's RKO Mayfair. Its marquee is emblazoned with lights heralding two RKO features shown earlier in 1931, A Woman of Experience and Millie. You can even pick out ZaSu Pitts on the marquee, but a large screen TV and a VCR in the slow motion mode will help.
**** Consolation Marriage (10/13/31) Paul Sloane ~ Irene Dunne, Pat O'Brien, John Halliday, Myrna Loy
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesIn August of 1931 entertainment columns reported that Robert Williams had been injured in fall, requiring the recasting of his role in the film; Matt Moore took his place.
- GaffesAs the camera follows Mary and Steve to their taxi after their wedding, crew and equipment, including a stepladder, can be seen reflected in the limo's left rear window, which is partially rolled down, and, as is the case in many films, the limo's polished finish has been dulled to matte to prevent reflections.
- ConnexionsReferenced in Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2019)
- Bandes originalesDevotion
(1931) (uncredited)
Music by Max Steiner
Lyrics by Myles Connolly
Played on piano and sung by Irene Dunne
Reprised on piano later by Lester Vail
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Détails
- Date de sortie
- Pays d’origine
- Langue
- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- Married in Haste
- Lieux de tournage
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- Durée1 heure 21 minutes
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