Men Before Marriage
Men Before Marriage

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Men Before Marriage

1936
Movie
79 min
German

German romantic comedy from Carl Boese.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Carl BoeseGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A charming composer, facing financial troubles, agrees to marry a wealthy opera singer to secure his career. However, his heart is already set on a young dancer. The story follows his attempts to navigate this complex romantic and financial situation.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted German comedy was generally well-received for its entertaining plot and musical numbers, characteristic of the era's popular films. It offered escapism and romance, appealing to a broad audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its pleasant melodies and charming performances.

  • Considered a typical, enjoyable German musical comedy of the 1930s.

  • The plot, while formulaic, provides light entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older German film.

Fun Fact

Johannes Heesters, who plays the composer, was a famous operetta and film star in Germany and the Netherlands, enjoying a career that spanned over 80 years and into his 100s.

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