Made for Each Other
Seen it?1939 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Funny Girl or Is This Thing On?, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$292K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cromwell
- Carole LombardJane Mason
- James StewartJohn Horace Mason
- Charles CoburnJoseph Doolittle
- Lucile WatsonHarriet Mason
- Eddie QuillanConway
- Alma KrugerSister Madeline
- Irving BaconNewark Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Raymond BaileySalt Lake City Hospital Chemist (uncredited)
- Louise BeaversLily (uncredited)
- Ward BondJim Hatton (uncredited)