Trial Marriage
1929, English. Directed by Erle C. Kenton.
A DRAMA OF THOSE WHO PLAY WITH LOVE AND LOSE
Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Erle C. KentonDirector
- Norman KerryOliver Mowbray
- Sally EilersConstance Bannister
- Jason Robards Sr.Dr. Thorvald Ware
- Thelma ToddGrace Logan
- Charles ClaryGeorge Bannister
- Naomi ChildersMrs. George Bannister, 1st
- Rosemary ThebyMrs. Geoorge Bannister, 4th
- Gertrude ShortPrudence
- Kane RichmondParty Guest (uncredited)
- Ronald R. RondellParty Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sonya Levien
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Trial Marriage runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Trial Marriage is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Trial Marriage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 March 1929. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Trial Marriage?
Trial Marriage (1929) was directed by Erle C. Kenton and stars Norman Kerry, Sally Eilers, Jason Robards Sr..