Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944)

6.4/10 116 min Mystery Romance War

Overview

Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.

Cast

Lana Turner

Theodora "Theo" Scoffield West

James Craig

Captain Miles Lancing

John Hodiak

Lt. Thomas "Tom" Cochrane West

Frances Gifford

Sissy Mortimer

Hugh Marlowe

Joesph I. Murdock

Natalie Schafer

Irene Selworth

Keenan Wynn

Maj. Bob Wilton

Herbert Rudley

Theodore "Ted" Mortimer

Paul Cavanagh

Mr. Selworth

Morris Ankrum

Ed Scofield

Jane Green

Martha

Tom Drake

Bill Rice

Shirley Patterson

Mary Saunders

Nana Bryant

Nurse

Cecilia Callejo

Señora Guizman

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Courtland West

Byron Foulger

Ned Bolton

Addison Richards

Col. H.W. Ryder

Ann Codee

Madame Cushine (uncredited)

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