The Companionate Marriage


1928

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 21, 1928
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
C. M. Corp.
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Companionate Marriage by Benjamin Barr Lindsey, Wainwright Evans (New York, 1927).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,132ft (7 reels)

Synopsis

Sally Williams, the product of poverty and a broken home, works as a secretary for wealthy James Moore, whose son, Donald, falls in love with her and proposes marriage. Embittered and cynical, Sally wants no part of marriage and turns Donald down. Ruth Moore, Donald's sister, impulsively marries Tommy Van Cleve during a drunken party at a roadhouse and is herself quickly disillusioned about matrimony; after the birth of a baby, Tommy deserts her, and she commits suicide. Moved by Donald's grief and anger, Sally offers to marry him. He refuses until Judge Meredith, a family friend, draws up a legal contract whereby if, at the end of a stipulated period, either party is dissatisfied, the marriage is legally abrogated. Several years pass, and Donald and Sally find nothing but happiness and joy together.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 21, 1928
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
C. M. Corp.
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Companionate Marriage by Benjamin Barr Lindsey, Wainwright Evans (New York, 1927).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,132ft (7 reels)

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