Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Garson Kanin and written by John Twist and Helen Meinardi. The film stars Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Lee Bowman, Granville Bates and Mantan Moreland. The film was released on December 9, 1938, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]
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Directed by | Garson Kanin |
Produced by | Cliff Reid |
Screenplay by | John Twist Helen Meinardi |
Story by | Thames Williamson |
Starring | Lucille Ball James Ellison Lee Bowman Granville Bates Mantan Moreland |
Music by | Roy Webb |
Cinematography | Russell Metty |
Edited by | Jack Hively |
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Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
In this screwy romantic comedy, a young woman (Lucille Ball) stands to inherit $20 million provided she marries an American citizen. Unfortunately, she is in love with a handsome foreigner. To get the money, she marries the first Yankee she runs across—with every intention of obtaining a quickie divorce in Reno as soon as the money comes through. The bickersome newlyweds take a trailer and set off across the country to Reno, but through a series of zany mishaps and adventures they realize that they are slowly falling in love.
Cast
- Lucille Ball as Nancy Crocker Fleming
- James Ellison as Anthony J. Anthony
- Lee Bowman as Count Georgi
- Granville Bates as H.E. Crocker
- Mantan Moreland as Tilby
- Elliott Sullivan as Red
- Murray Alper as Joe
References
- "Next Time I Marry (1938) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- "Next-Time-I-Marry - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- "Next Time I Marry Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Next Time I Marry - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 12 September 2014.