Merrily We Live (1938)
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- 1h 35min
- Comedy, Romance
- 04 Mar 1938 (USA)
- Movie
Dizzy society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome "tramp" who shows up at her doorstep and soon ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of her pretty...
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- Nominated for 5 Oscars.
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Cast verified as complete
| Constance Bennett | ... |
Jerry Kilbourne
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| Brian Aherne | ... |
Wade Rawlins
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| Alan Mowbray | ... |
Grosvenor (butler)
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| Billie Burke | ... |
Mrs. Kilbourne
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| Patsy Kelly | ... |
Etta
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| Ann Dvorak | ... |
Minerva Harlan
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| Tom Brown | ... |
Kane Kilbourne
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| Clarence Kolb | ... |
Mr. Kilbourne
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| Bonita Granville | ... |
Marion Kilbourne
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| Marjorie Rambeau | ... |
Mrs. Harlan
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| Phillip Reed | ... |
Herbert Wheeler
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| Willie Best | ... |
George
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| Sidney Bracey | ... |
2nd Butler
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| Paul Everton | ... |
Senator Harlan
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| Marjorie Kane | ... |
Rosa
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Wilma Cox | ... |
Mrs. Remington (uncredited)
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| Sarah Edwards | ... |
Mrs. Fleming (uncredited)
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Pat - Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Sam Flint | ... |
Mr. Fleming (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Harlan | ... |
Mr. Remington (uncredited)
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| Eddie Hart | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Olin Howland | ... |
Jed Smith (uncredited)
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Ray Mayer | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Thomas Pogue | ... |
Harris (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Norman Z. McLeod | ||
Written by
| Eddie Moran | ... | (screen play) and |
| Jack Jevne | ... | (screen play) |
| E.J. Rath | ... | (novel "The Dark Chapter; a Comedy of Class Distinctions") (uncredited) |
| Courtenay Savage | ... | (play "They All Want Something") (uncredited) |
| Ed Sullivan | ... | (additional dialogue) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Milton H. Bren | ... | producer |
| Hal Roach | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Marvin Hatley | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Norbert Brodine | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| William H. Terhune | ... | film editor (as William Terhune) |
Art Direction by
| Charles D. Hall | ||
Set Decoration by
| William Stevens | ... | (set decorations) (as W.L. Stevens) |
Sound Department
| William Randall | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Roy Seawright | ... | photographic effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Howard Greer | ... | gowns: Miss Burke (as Greer) |
| Irene | ... | gowns: Miss Bennett |
| Ernest Schrapps | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Marvin Hatley | ... | musical director |
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| Hal Roach | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Favorite Films (1948) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Regal Television Pictures (1948) (United States) (tv)
- Les Films Georges Muller (1950) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Unity Television (1952) (United States) (tv) (as Unity Television Corp.)
- Classic Flix (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Janus Films (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dizzy society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome "tramp" who shows up at her doorstep and soon ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of her pretty Geraldine.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamor girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love. (Print Ad- Staunton Star-Times, ((Staunton, Ills.)) 14 April 1938) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Alan Mowbray, Billie Burke, and Constance Bennett had worked on director Norman Z. McLeod's previous film, Topper (1937). The commercial and critical success of Topper played a large role in their inclusion in this film. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jerry and Marian are rushing down the stairs near the beginning, a shadow of the boom microphone is visible on the wall to the left. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Merrily We Live See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Behind the opening credits, the cast walks arm in arm up the driveway towards the camera. See more » |
| Quotes |
Marian Kilbourne:
[Introducing the two Great Danes]
How do you do? I'd like you to meet my dogs. This dog's name is "Get Off The Rug." His name is "You, Too!" See more » |