The Runaway Bride (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, The Runaway Bride is a drama and crime film directed by Donald Crisp, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary Gray elopes to Atlantic City, NJ, but begins having second thoughts about the marriage. Then she becomes inexplicably locked in her hotel room, and a series of cops, robbers and kidnappers passes through. Desperate, Mary trusts the shifty chambermaid Clara who whisks her away to the mansion of wealthy George Blaine. There, Mary must pretend to be a lowly cook, but that seems better than sticking with the guy she was engaged to.
Who’s in it. The Runaway Bride stars Mary Astor as Mary Gray, Lloyd Hughes as George Edward Blaine, Natalie Moorhead as Clara Muldoon and Paul Hurst as Sergeant Daly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Runaway Bride has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $204K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Runaway Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runaway Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runaway Bride (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Runaway Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Runaway Bride worth watching?
- The Runaway Bride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Runaway Bride?
- The Runaway Bride stars Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes, Natalie Moorhead, Paul Hurst and David Newell.
- When was The Runaway Bride released?
- The Runaway Bride was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.