They Wanted to Marry(1937)
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They Wanted to Marry Synopsis
Newspaper photographer Jim Tyler sneaks into a society girl's wedding, and the bride's sister decides she prefers him to her upper-crust suitors. She even likes his pigeon, who travels everywhere with him.
They Wanted to Marry (1937) is a comedy and romance film directed by Lew Landers, released on February 5, 1937 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Betty Furness, Gordon Jones, E. E. Clive and Patsy Parsons. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Lew Landers
- Writers:
- Paul Yawitz, Ethel B. Borden, Lawrence P. Bachmann
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
They Wanted to Marry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Betty Furness
as Sheila Hunter
Gordon Jones
as Jim Tyler
E. E. Clive
as Stiles
Patsy Parsons
as Patsy
Henry Kolker
as Mr. Hunter
Frank M. Thomas
as Detective
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Clark
William Benedict
as Freckles
Diana Gibson
as Helen
George Davis
as Paul (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lew Landers, written by Paul Yawitz, Ethel B. Borden and Lawrence P. Bachmann.
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They Wanted to Marry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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They Wanted to Marry – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in They Wanted to Marry?
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The main cast of They Wanted to Marry (1937) includes Betty Furness, Gordon Jones, E. E. Clive, Patsy Parsons and Henry Kolker. The film was directed by Lew Landers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Wanted to Marry released?
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They Wanted to Marry was released on February 5, 1937 and runs for 1h.
Is They Wanted to Marry worth watching?
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They Wanted to Marry (1937) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.