

Grounds for Marriage
1951-01-12 · 90 min · ★ 5.0
Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.
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- Directors
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Van JohnsonDr. Lincoln I. Bartlett
Kathryn GraysonIna Massine
Paula RaymondAgnes Oglethorpe Young
Barry SullivanChris Bartlett
Lewis StoneDr. Carleton Radwin Young
Reginald OwenDely Delacorte
Richard HagemanDr. Engelstaat
Richard AndersonTommy
Theresa HarrisStella, Ina's Maid
Paula DrewHelen
Torben MeyerDonovan
Victor Sen YungOscar, Chris' Valet
Anna Q. NilssonDowager at Friday Club (uncredited)
Georgia HoltFirst Girl (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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