We’re Not Married! (1952): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
We’re Not Married! is a 1952 romantic comedy directed by Edmund Goulding, starring Harry Antrim as Justice of the Peace (uncredited), Victor Moore and Jane Darwell. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is We’re Not Married! About?
The premise of We’re Not Married! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a Justice of the Peace conducts ceremonies several days before his license becomes effective, five couples later discover that their weddings were never legal. Their lives are thrown into chaos as they confront the absurd reality that they are, in fact, not married.
We’re Not Married! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- screwball comedy
- justice of the peace
- ginger tabby cat
- christmas eve
- thunderstorm
- reference to mario lanza
- radio show
- trophy
- feeding a baby
- passenger train
- cigar smoking
- burning a letter
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- blackmail
- remote wedding
- throwing rice on a bride and groom
- bell tolling
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- throwing rice at a wedding
- awol absent without leave
- bathing beauty
- double exposure effect
- ensemble cast
- monroe and d. wayne
- monroe and gaynor
- gaynor and d. wayne
- daydream sequence
- beauty pageant contestant
- brig
- richmond virginia
- romantic comedy
- military chaplain
- sailor
- romance anthology
- military deployment
- promoter
- fremont california
- troop train
- female gold digger
- illegitimacy
- atlantic city new jersey
- official letter
- planned double cross
- divorce settlement negotiation
- marriage license
- suburban life
- oil millionaire
- writer producer
- infant son
- poodle
- divorce co respondent
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We’re Not Married! Cast & Characters
Harry Antrim leads the cast as Justice of the Peace (uncredited), with Victor Moore as Melvin Bush and Jane Darwell as Mrs. Bush. Directed by Edmund Goulding; 87 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edmund Goulding
- Harry Antrim as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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Victor Moore as Melvin Bush - Jane Darwell as Mrs. Bush
- Tom Powers as Atty. Gen. Frank Bush (uncredited)
Also Starring in We’re Not Married!
· 83 more- Victor Sutherland Governor Bush (uncredited)
- Ginger Rogers Ramona Gladwyn
- Fred Allen Steve Gladwyn
- Marilyn Monroe Annabel Jones
- Wilbur Mack Norris Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- David Wayne Jeff Norris
- Christopher Milne Bitsy Norris (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Governor of Mississippi (uncredited)
- James Gleason Duffy
- Paul Douglas Hector Woodruff
- Eve Arden Katie Woodruff
- Louis Calhern Freddie Melrose
- Zsa Zsa Gabor Eve Melrose
- Paul Stewart Attorney Stone
- Eddie Bracken Willie Fisher
- Mitzi Gaynor Patsy Reynolds
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- Lee Marvin Pinky (uncredited)
- Robert Stevenson M.P. (uncredited)
- Ralph Dumke Twitchell (uncredited)
- Byron Foulger Marriage License Bureau Clerk (uncredited)
- Helene Stanley Mary (uncredited)
- Selmer Jackson Chaplain Hall (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Prop Man (uncredited)
- James Burke Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Dr. Ned (uncredited)
- Al Bridge Detective Magnus (uncredited)
- Dabbs Greer Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
- Al Thompson Minister (uncredited)
- Robert Haines Judge (uncredited)
- Harry Carter Hotel Staffer (uncredited)
- John Davidson Best Man at Wedding (uncredited)
- Maurice Cass Radio Station Organist (uncredited)
- Murray Pollack Groom (uncredited)
- Emile Meyer Beauty Contest Announcer (uncredited)
- George D. Wallace Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
- Richard Reeves Brig Guard (uncredited)
- Paul Brinegar Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
- O.Z. Whitehead Jeff's Postman (uncredited)
- Edwin Max Lunchroom Counterman (uncredited)
- Jack Daly Photographer (uncredited)
- Ruth Hall Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Gloria Talbott Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Sue Casey Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- John Close Major (uncredited)
- Marjorie Weaver Ruthie, the Co-respondent (uncredited)
- Eddie Firestone Man in Radio Station (uncredited)
- Gregg Martell Soldier (uncredited)
- Jean Ransome Judge (uncredited)
- Noreen Nash Girl in Hector's daydream (uncredited)
- Jester Hairston Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)
- Ann Staunton Wife (uncredited)
- Mary Newton Woman in Radio Station (uncredited)
- Marjorie Holliday Secretary (uncredited)
- Kay English Wife (uncredited)
- Margie Liszt Radio Actor (uncredited)
- Carol Brewster Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Milicent Patrick Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
- Bill Hale Officer Vic (uncredited)
- Luther Crockett Minister (uncredited)
- Dick Cogan Telegraph Agent (uncredited)
- Jerry Miley Station Master (uncredited)
- Diana Mumby Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Alvin Greenman Sound Effects Man (uncredited)
- Barbara Carroll Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Maude Wallace Autograph Hound (uncredited)
- Robert Dane M.P. at Railroad Station (uncredited)
- William Graeff Jr. Bellboy (uncredited)
- Eden Hartford Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Marvelle Andre State Capitol Secretary (uncredited)
- Fred Datig Jr. Soldier (uncredited)
- Meredith Leeds Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- June Bright Secretary (uncredited)
- Jean Bartel Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Jonathan Milne Bitsy Norris (uncredited)
- Phyllis Brunner Wife (uncredited)
- Richard "Lord" Buckley Mr. H.D. Graves (uncredited)
- Henry Faber State Trooper (uncredited)
- Harry Golder Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Winifred McPhie Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Steve Pritko M.P. at Railroad Station (uncredited)
- Mavis Russell Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
- Larry Stamps State Trooper (uncredited)
- June Wurster Girl in Hector's Daydream (uncredited)
We’re Not Married! Plot Summary
What happens in We’re Not Married! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve, the small-town pace gets upended when elderly Melvin Bush [Victor Moore] is appointed as a justice of the peace with the power to marry couples, a duty that technically takes effect on January 1. When one of the six newly joined pairs files for divorce, a ripple of consequences follows: the buzz grows, and the others learn they’re not truly married. To avert a public scandal, the news is kept quiet and the remaining couples are informed that their nuptials may not hold up under scrutiny. The film then threads together how each couple and their inner circle respond to a situation that threatens reputations, finances, and the fragile balance of affection.
Full summary
The whole story of We’re Not Married!, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know We’re Not Married!?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Who is appointed as the justice of the peace on Christmas Eve, giving him the power to marry couples?
Cars in We’re Not Married!
8 cars on screen, including the 1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 and the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Minor role -
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role -
1951 Mercury Convertible Minor role -
1951 De Soto Custom Background role
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We’re Not Married! FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of We’re Not Married!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is We’re Not Married!?
We’re Not Married! runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was We’re Not Married! released?
We’re Not Married! was released on July 11, 1952.
Who directed We’re Not Married!?
We’re Not Married! was directed by Edmund Goulding.
More films by Edmund Goulding Who is in the cast of We’re Not Married!?
We’re Not Married! stars Harry Antrim as Justice of the Peace (uncredited), Victor Moore as Melvin Bush and Jane Darwell as Mrs. Bush, among 87 credited actors.
Where can I watch We’re Not Married!?
In the US, We’re Not Married! is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does We’re Not Married! have a post-credit scene?
No. We’re Not Married! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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