Private Lives(1931)
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Private Lives Synopsis
Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.
Private Lives (1931) is a comedy and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, released on December 12, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny and Una Merkel. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Franklin
- Writers:
- Noël Coward, Hanns Kräly, Richard Schayer
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Binger
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Private Lives (1931) Trailer
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Private Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Shearer
as Amanda Prynne
Robert Montgomery
as Elyot Chase
Reginald Denny
as Victor Prynne
Una Merkel
as Sibyl Chase
Jean Hersholt
as Oscar
George Davis
as Bellhop
Herman Bing
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Ferike Boros
as Cook at Chalet (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
as Hotel Concierge (uncredited)
Wilfrid North
as Sibyl's Wedding Escort (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Franklin, written by Noël Coward, Hanns Kräly and Richard Schayer, produced by Irving Thalberg.
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Private Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 17 ratings.
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Private Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Private Lives online?
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Private Lives (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Private Lives?
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The main cast of Private Lives (1931) includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel and Jean Hersholt. The film was directed by Sidney Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Private Lives released?
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Private Lives was released on December 12, 1931 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Private Lives worth watching?
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Private Lives (1931) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 17 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.
Is there a trailer for Private Lives?
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Yes. The official Private Lives trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.