Married and in Love (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Married and in Love is a drama and romance film directed by John Farrow, running about 59 minutes. “SHE COULD BE BOTH SWEETHEART...and WIFE..BUT NOT WITH HER OWN HUSBAND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two married couples become engulfed in a storm of emotional fury when Doctor Leslie Yates runs into writer Doris Wilding, his old college flame, whom he has not seen in ten years. After reminiscing about their past, Doris and Leslie make a dinner date with their respective spouses. On the eve of the Yates's dinner party, Leslie's wife Helen brings home a magazine article written by Doris, which sparks Leslie's memory of his separation from her.
Who’s in it. Married and in Love stars Alan Marshal as Leslie Yates, Barbara Read as Helen Yates, Patric Knowles as Paul Wilding and Helen Vinson as Doris Wilding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Married and in Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Married and in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Married and in Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Married and in Love (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Married and in Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Married and in Love worth watching?
- Married and in Love holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Married and in Love?
- Married and in Love stars Alan Marshal, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles, Helen Vinson and Hattie Noel.
- When was Married and in Love released?
- Married and in Love was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.