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Grounds for Marriage
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Grounds for Marriage

1951-01-12 · 90 min · ★ 5.0

Music · Comedy

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 JohnsonVan JohnsonDr. Lincoln I. Bartlett
Kathryn GraysonKathryn GraysonIna Massine
Paula RaymondPaula RaymondAgnes Oglethorpe Young
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanChris Bartlett
Lewis StoneLewis StoneDr. Carleton Radwin Young
Reginald OwenReginald OwenDely Delacorte
Richard HagemanRichard HagemanDr. Engelstaat
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonTommy
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisStella, Ina's Maid
Paula DrewPaula DrewHelen
Richard AtckisonRodolpho' in 'La Boheme
Victor DesnyCount de Beaugard
Robert SherwoodPetie
Elizabeth FlournoyBrevarde
Torben MeyerTorben MeyerDonovan
Pat WilliamsOffice Manager
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungOscar, Chris' Valet
Anna Q. NilssonAnna Q. NilssonDowager at Friday Club (uncredited)
Milton CrossNarrator of the 'Carmen' Dream (uncredited)
Georgia HoltGeorgia HoltFirst Girl (uncredited)

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