Modern Love (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, Modern Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Arch Heath, running about 60 minutes. “LOVE, HONOR -AND O-O-H BABY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to keep her job, a young dress designer must keep her recent marriage a secret from her boss. An important client arrives from Paris and her boss decides to hold a dinner party for the man at the girl's house. When her husband finds out that the client wants to take her back to Paris so she can "study," he comes up with a plan to stop it, and it begins with his being the "server" at the dinner party.
Who’s in it. Modern Love stars Charley Chase as John Jones, Kathryn Crawford as Patricia Brown, Jean Hersholt as François Renault and Edward Martindel as Andre Weston, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Love (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Modern Love?
- Modern Love stars Charley Chase, Kathryn Crawford, Jean Hersholt, Edward Martindel and Anita Garvin.
- When was Modern Love released?
- Modern Love was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.