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Spite Marriage

1929·Movie·76 min·6.6(64)

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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesFawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomTubi TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaTubi TV
AustraliaTubi TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceApple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainFilmin

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
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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

Buster Keaton

Elmer

Dorothy Sebastian

Dorothy Sebastian

Trilby Drew

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Lionel Benmore

Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams

Ethyl Norcrosse

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William Bechtel

Nussbaum

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Jack Byron

Scarzi

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Joe Bordeaux

Rumrunner

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Ray Cooke

The Bellboy

Mike Donlin

Mike Donlin

Man in Ship's Engine Room

Pat Harmon

Pat Harmon

Ship Captain

Sydney Jarvis

Sydney Jarvis

Man in Audience Next to Elmer

Theodore Lorch

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.

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