Spite Marriage (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1929, Spite Marriage is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 76 minutes. “The Scream of the Screen-Buster in a Matrimonial Maelstrom – Buster's Adventure in Married Bliss.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.
Who’s in it. Spite Marriage stars Buster Keaton as Elmer, Dorothy Sebastian as Trilby Drew, Edward Earle as Lionel Benmore and Leila Hyams as Ethyl Norcrosse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Spite Marriage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spite Marriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spite Marriage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spite Marriage (1929)?
- In US, Spite Marriage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spite Marriage worth watching?
- Spite Marriage holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spite Marriage?
- Spite Marriage stars Buster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Earle, Leila Hyams and William Bechtel.