Trial Marriage (1929)
Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.
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Norman KerryOliver Mowbray
Sally EilersConstance Bannister
Jason Robards Sr.Dr. Thorvald Ware
Thelma ToddGrace Logan
Charles ClaryGeorge Bannister
Naomi ChildersMrs. George Bannister, 1st
Rosemary ThebyMrs. Geoorge Bannister, 4th
Gertrude ShortPrudence
Kane RichmondParty Guest (uncredited)Ronald R. RondellParty Guest (uncredited)Keywords
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What is Trial Marriage about?
Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.
How long is Trial Marriage?
Trial Marriage has a runtime of 73 minutes.