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In Name Only

1969·Movie·73 min·★ 7.0(1)

In this romantic comedy, an unwed couple who run a wedding planning business discover, to their horror, that the Justice of the Peace who had officiated their first three weddings was only an actor. Hilarity ensues as they set about trying to get these marrieds married...again.

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About In Name Only

In Name Only is a 1969 English-language comedy and romance film directed by E.W. Swackhamer. The cast is led by Michael Callan, Ann Prentiss, Eve Arden. It has a runtime of 1h 13m.

In Name Only was produced by ABC and Screen Gems and made in United States of America. It was released on November 25, 1969.

Director
E.W. Swackhamer
Writers
Bernard Slade
Release date
November 25, 1969
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
ABC, Screen Gems
#fictitious marriage#wedding planner

In Name Only cast & crew

In Name Only was directed by E.W. Swackhamer and written by Bernard Slade.

The cast features Michael Callan as Steve Braden, Ann Prentiss as Jill Willis, Eve Arden as Theda Reeson, Ruth Buzzi as Ruth Clayton, Christopher Connelly as Tony Caruso, and Bill Daily as Peter Garrity.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mundell Lowe, cinematography is by Fred Jackman Jr., and it was produced by E.W. Swackhamer and Harry Ackerman.

Is In Name Only worth watching?

At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, In Name Only is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of In Name Only

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Michael Callan

Steve Braden

Ann Prentiss

Ann Prentiss

Jill Willis

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Theda Reeson

Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Clayton

Christopher Connelly

Christopher Connelly

Tony Caruso

Bill Daily

Bill Daily

Peter Garrity

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue

Esther Garrity

Herb Edelman

Herb Edelman

Bert Clayton

Paul Ford

Paul Ford

Elwy Pertwhistle

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Gertrude Caruso

Herb Voland

Herb Voland

Sergeant Mulligan

Heather Young

Heather Young

Debbie

In Name Only — FAQs

▸Where can I watch In Name Only in United States?

In Name Only is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸What language is In Name Only in?

In Name Only is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is In Name Only?

In Name Only runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).

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