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Public Wedding

1937Movie58 min

59

DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.

Feels like

Screwball Comedy
Fake Marriage
Show Business
Classic Hollywood
Romantic Comedy
1930s Setting
Quirky Characters
Lighthearted Fun

Crew

Directed by: Nick Grindé
Written by: Roy Chanslor, Houston Branch
Produced by: Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner

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Facts

July 9, 1937 · 58 min · Comedy

Released: July 9, 1937
Runtime: 58 min
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Public Wedding worth watching?"

Questions about Public Wedding

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Public Wedding worth watching?

59

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Public Wedding okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Public Wedding make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Public Wedding?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.