Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1938 · 1h 35m

Merrily We Live

Director

Cast

Constance Bennett as Jerry Kilbourne Brian Aherne as E. Wade Rawlins Alan Mowbray as Grosvenor Billie Burke as Mrs. Emily Kilbourne Patsy Kelly as Etta Ann Dvorak as Minerva Harlan

Crew

Norbert Brodine — Director of Photography William H. Terhune — Editor Marvin Hatley — Original Music Composer Eddie Moran — Screenplay Jack Jevne — Screenplay E.J. Rath — Novel

Tagline

Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Norman Z. McLeod Director Norbert Brodine Director of Photography William H. Terhune Editor Marvin Hatley Original Music Composer Eddie Moran Screenplay Jack Jevne Screenplay E.J. Rath Novel Milton H. Bren Producer Hal Roach Producer Howard Greer Costume Design Irene Costume Design

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