Average Rating: 5.5/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 2
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Release Date: Feb 1, 1952 Wide
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A master blend of comedy, domestic drama and sudden tragedy, The Marrying Kind remains one of the best collaborations between star Judy Holliday, screenwriters Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon, and director George Cukor. The film begins at the end, with married couple Florence and Chet Keefer (Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray) seeking a divorce. Both parties state their cases before understanding judge Carroll (Madge Kennedy)--whereupon the story of their marriage unfolds in a series of revelatory
Feb 1, 1952 Wide
Oct 21, 2003
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Frighteningly grim story.
The acting of Judy Holliday (for which the part was written) and Aldo Ray is good, but what starts as a comedy changes to a melodrama that uncharacteristically of Cukor's work is condescending to the little people.
It never captured my imagination.
Immensely charming comedy-drama
An average romantic comedy for the fifties, with a predictable story and ending, it's not all that exciting or interesting except if you're a fan of someone in the cast.
September 5, 2010Super Reviewer
Funny, sad and compelling drama featuring perhaps Judy's best performance.
May 10, 2008
Super Reviewer
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