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The Marrying Kind (1952)

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Average Rating: 5.5/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: George Cukor

In Theaters: Feb 1, 1952 Wide

On DVD: Oct 21, 2003

Cast

Judy Holliday
Florence Keefer
Aldo Ray
Chet Keefer
Madge Kennedy
Judge Anna Carroll
Sheila Bond
Joan Shipley
John Alexander
Howard Shipley
Mickey Shaughnessy
Pat Bundy
Rex Williams
George Bastian
Phyllis Povah
Mrs. Derringer
Peggy Cass
Emily Bundy
Griff Barnett
Charley
Barry Curtis
Joey (age 4)
Elsie Holmes
Marian
Larry J. Blake
Benny
Charles Buchinsky
Eddie
Patrick Butler
Boy
Tommy Farrell
Cliff
Frank Ferguson
Mr. Quinn
Thomas Brown Henry
Mr. Jenner
Gordon Jones
Steve
Nancy Kulp
Edie
Joe McGuinn
Bus Driver
Christopher Olsen
Joey (age 6)
Joan Shawlee
Dancer
Richard H. Gordon
Lawyer
Charles Brewer
John Elliott
Minister
Susan Hallaran

Critic Reviews for The Marrying Kind

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Frighteningly grim story.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

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.

December 16, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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It never captured my imagination.

June 21, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Immensely charming comedy-drama

October 7, 2004 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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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, 2010