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The English Marriage

1934·Movie
1h 27min
72
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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Georg Alexander plays Douglas Mavis, the son of a rich English family who falls in love with a Berlin girl (Renate Müller) and marries her. However, he doesn't tell his family, and for a reason: the resolute head of the family (played by the inimitable Adele Sandrock) has other designs for her grandson. Further complications arise when the family lawyer (Adolf Wohlbrück) gets to know the Berlin lady without knowing who she is. And meanwhile, Mavis meets an alluring lady from a cabaret (Hilde Hildebrand).
1930s GermanyRomantic ComedyFamily SecretsIntercultural RomanceBerlinLightheartedNostalgicClassic FilmComplicated Relationships

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72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The English Marriage?

1 h 27 min

The English Marriage runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The English Marriage in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.