Merrily We Live

"Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love."

1938 1h 35m EN

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7.0

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7.3

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★7.0TMDB · 41★7.3IMDB · 2,629

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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 ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.

“Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.”

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Cast

Constance Bennett
Jerry Kilbourne
Brian Aherne
E. Wade Rawlins
Alan Mowbray
Grosvenor
Billie Burke
Mrs. Emily Kilbourne
Patsy Kelly
Etta
Ann Dvorak
Minerva Harlan
Tom Brown
Kane Kilbourne
Clarence Kolb
Henry Kilbourne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Writers: Eddie Moran, Jack Jevne
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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88 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marvin Hatley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William H. Terhune shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Constance Bennett and Brian Aherne and Alan Mowbray carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0030442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Norman Z. McLeod directs. Norbert Brodine behind the camera. Marvin Hatley scores. William H. Terhune cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Marvin Hatley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor William H. Terhune shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Constance Bennett and Brian Aherne and Alan Mowbray carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.".
7IMDB entry: tt0030442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.