Spite Marriage(1929)
The Scream of the Screen-Buster in a Matrimonial Maelstrom – Buster's Adventure in Married Bliss.
Spite Marriage Synopsis
An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.
Spite Marriage (1929) is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, released on March 24, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Buster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Earle and Leila Hyams. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Sedgwick
- Writers:
- Lew Lipton, Ernest Pagano
- Producers:
- Buster Keaton, Edward Sedgwick
- Cinematographer:
- Reggie Lanning
- Composer:
- Fritz Stahlberg
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Spite Marriage (1929) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Spite Marriage before you stream it.
Spite Marriage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as Elmer
Dorothy Sebastian
as Trilby Drew
Edward Earle
as Lionel Benmore
Leila Hyams
as Ethyl Norcrosse
- William Bechtel
William Bechtel
as Nussbaum
- Jack Byron
Jack Byron
as Scarzi
- Joe Bordeaux
Joe Bordeaux
as Rumrunner
- Ray Cooke
Ray Cooke
as The Bellboy
Mike Donlin
as Man in Ship's Engine Room
Pat Harmon
as Ship Captain
Sydney Jarvis
as Man in Audience Next to Elmer
Theodore Lorch
as Actor as 'Union Officer'
Key crew
Directed by Edward Sedgwick, written by Lew Lipton and Ernest Pagano, produced by Buster Keaton and Edward Sedgwick.
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Spite Marriage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 66 ratings.
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Spite Marriage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spite Marriage online?
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Spite Marriage (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Spite Marriage?
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The main cast of Spite Marriage (1929) includes Buster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Earle, Leila Hyams and William Bechtel. The film was directed by Edward Sedgwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spite Marriage released?
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Spite Marriage was released on March 24, 1929 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Spite Marriage worth watching?
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Spite Marriage (1929) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Spite Marriage?
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Yes. The official Spite Marriage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.