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Holy Matrimony is a 1943 comedy film directed by John M. Stahl and released by 20th Century Fox. The screenplay was based on the 1908 novel Buried Alive by Arnold Bennett. It stars Monty Woolley and Gracie Fields, with Laird Cregar, Una O'Connor, Alan Mowbray, Franklin Pangborn, Eric Blore, and George Zucco in supporting roles.
Holy Matrimony: Directed by John M. Stahl. With Monty Woolley, Gracie Fields, Laird Cregar, Una O'Connor. From Arnold Bennett's novel "Buried Alive". An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet to escape the attentions of the press.
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- Comedy, Drama
- John M. Stahl
- 1943-08-27
Famous painter Priam Farrell (Monty Woolley) is to be knighted in England. After years of living abroad with his trusted servant, Henry, he unhappily makes the trip home. When Henry dies on the ...
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- John M. Stahl
- Comedy
- Monty Woolley
Holy Matrimony - (Original Trailer) An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet to escape the attentions of the press in Holy Matrimony (1943).
What a Love and Laugh Team! Overview. An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet and gets married, but then there are complications. John M. Stahl. Director. Nunnally Johnson. Screenplay. Reviews.
1943 Marathon - Film #82. ”Don’t you understand, you’re burying the wrong man”. “Well, he’s dead… we’ve got bury him”. Monty Woolley stars as a reclusive painter who jumps at the chance to swap places with his recently deceased valet.
An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet to escape the attentions of the press. Famed English painter Priam Farll has spent the last 25 years living in various remote locations with only his trusted manservant, Henry Leek, for company.
