Public Wedding(1937)
Public Wedding Synopsis
The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
Public Wedding (1937) is a comedy film directed by Nick Grindé, released on July 9, 1937 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Jane Wyman, William Hopper, Dick Purcell and Marie Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Grindé
- Writers:
- Roy Chanslor, Houston Branch, Houston Branch
- Cinematographer:
- L. William O'Connell
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Public Wedding Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Wyman
as Florence "Flip" Lane
William Hopper
as Tony Burke
Dick Purcell
as Joe Taylor
Marie Wilson
as Tessie Schultz
Berton Churchill
as H. Theodore "Pop" Lane III
Archie Robbins
as Nick
Raymond Hatton
as The Deacon
Veda Ann Borg
as Bernice
- Zeni Vatori
Zeni Vatori
as Gus Papadopoulos
- Jimmie Fox
Jimmie Fox
as Jeremiah Boggs
- Curtis Karpe
Curtis Karpe
as Pete - the Waiter
Carlyle Moore Jr.
as Reporter
Key crew
Directed by Nick Grindé, written by Roy Chanslor, Houston Branch and Houston Branch.
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Public Wedding Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Public Wedding – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Public Wedding online?
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Who stars in Public Wedding?
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The main cast of Public Wedding (1937) includes Jane Wyman, William Hopper, Dick Purcell, Marie Wilson and Berton Churchill. The film was directed by Nick Grindé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Public Wedding released?
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Public Wedding was released on July 9, 1937 and runs for 58m.
Is Public Wedding worth watching?
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Public Wedding (1937) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.