

Spite Marriage
“The Scream of the Screen-Buster in a Matrimonial Maelstrom – Buster's Adventure in Married Bliss.”
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.
Where to watch Spite Marriage in United States
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Where is Spite Marriage streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Spite Marriage
Spite Marriage is a 1929 English-language comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Earle. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Spite Marriage was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1929.
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Writers
- Lew Lipton
- Release date
- March 24, 1929
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Spite Marriage cast & crew
Spite Marriage was directed by Edward Sedgwick and written by Lew Lipton.
The cast features Buster Keaton as Elmer, Dorothy Sebastian as Trilby Drew, Edward Earle as Lionel Benmore, Leila Hyams as Ethyl Norcrosse, William Bechtel as Nussbaum, and Jack Byron as Scarzi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fritz Stahlberg, cinematography is by Reggie Lanning, and it was produced by Buster Keaton and Edward Sedgwick.
Is Spite Marriage worth watching?
Spite Marriage holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Spite Marriage is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Spite Marriage
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Cast of Spite Marriage

Buster Keaton
Elmer

Dorothy Sebastian
Trilby Drew

Edward Earle
Lionel Benmore

Leila Hyams
Ethyl Norcrosse
William Bechtel
Nussbaum
Jack Byron
Scarzi
Joe Bordeaux
Rumrunner
Ray Cooke
The Bellboy

Mike Donlin
Man in Ship's Engine Room

Pat Harmon
Ship Captain

Sydney Jarvis
Man in Audience Next to Elmer

Theodore Lorch
Actor as 'Union Officer'
Spite Marriage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Spite Marriage in United States?
Spite Marriage is streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Spite Marriage on Fawesome?
Yes — Spite Marriage is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Spite Marriage in?
Spite Marriage is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Spite Marriage?
Spite Marriage runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is Spite Marriage rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 64 ratings.











