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MYSTERY . 1944 . 1h 56m . 5.2/10

Marriage Is a Private Affair_

"WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK??"

Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.

Starring Lana Turner, James Craig, John Hodiak
5.2/10
Rating
1h 56m
Runtime
1944
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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WEDLOCK OR PADLOCK??

Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.

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Cast
Lana Turner stars as Theodora "Theo" Scoffield West in Marriage Is a Private Affair.
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Year context
Marriage Is a Private Affair was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without muc...
Marriage Is a Private Affair is a Mystery, Romance, War film with a runtime of 1h 56m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Marriage Is a Private Affair about?
Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems, and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.
How long is Marriage Is a Private Affair?
Marriage Is a Private Affair has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in Marriage Is a Private Affair?
The cast of Marriage Is a Private Affair includes Lana Turner, James Craig, John Hodiak, Frances Gifford, Hugh Marlowe.
What is the rating of Marriage Is a Private Affair?
Marriage Is a Private Affair has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Mystery Romance War
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