Merrily We Live
Seen it?1938 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved There's Something About Mary, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
- Constance BennettJerry Kilbourne
- Brian AherneE. Wade Rawlins
- Alan MowbrayGrosvenor
- Billie BurkeMrs. Emily Kilbourne
- Patsy KellyEtta
- Ann DvorakMinerva Harlan
- Tom BrownKane Kilbourne
- Clarence KolbHenry Kilbourne
- Bonita GranvilleMarian Kilbourne
- Marjorie RambeauMrs. Harlan