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Half Marriage(1929)
Status: Released
Date: 1929-10-13
58%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 8m
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A young couple marries in secret. Judy's afraid her parents won't approve of Dick and she'll lose her generous allowance. Her parents bring her home from the city where she's been studying art and encourage the attentions of Tom, a persistent suitor. Judy and her jealous husband have an argument that leads her back to the city, a drunken, amorous Tom and a tragedy.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Half Marriage
Top 10 Billed Cast
Olive Borden
Judy Paige
Morgan Farley
Dickie Carroll
Ken Murray
Charles Turner
Anderson Lawler
Tom Stribbling
Sally Blane
Sally
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Page
Richard Tucker
Mr. Page
Henry Armetta
Henry
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A young couple marries in secret. Judy's afraid her parents won't approve of Dick and she'll lose her generous allowance. Her parents bring her home from the city where she's been studying art and encourage the attentions of Tom, a persistent suitor. Judy and her jealous husband have an argument that leads her back to the city, a drunken, amorous Tom and a tragedy.
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1929-10-13
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