Private Lives Movie Review 1931

Stylish adaptation of Noel Coward play starring Shearer and Montgomery as a couple with a tempestuous relationship. Although once married, they have since divorced and married other mates. While honeymooning at the same french hotel (Quelle coincidence!), they have trouble showing affection to their new spouses and realize they still feel passionately about one another. Excellent acting combined with Coward's witty dialogue makes this film a treat.

Distribution

MGM Home Entertainment, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-6061, Phone: (310)449-3000, Fax: (310)449-3100, URL: http://www.mgmhomevideo.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 92 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Marriage, War Between the Sexes, Adapted from a Play, Plays to Film: Noel Coward, Honeymoon

Screenplay

Hans Kraly, Richard Schayer

Cast

Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel, Jean Hersholt

Cinematography

Ray Binger

Director

Sidney Franklin

Producer

MGM