They Wanted to Marry (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, They Wanted to Marry is a comedy and romance film directed by Lew Landers, running about 60 minutes. “Perfectly matched! Her blue-blood background and his yellow journal foreground was the match that set fire to Park Avenue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newspaper photographer Jim Tyler sneaks into a society girl's wedding, and the bride's sister decides she prefers him to her upper-crust suitors. She even likes his pigeon, who travels everywhere with him.
Who’s in it. They Wanted to Marry stars Betty Furness as Sheila Hunter, Gordon Jones as Jim Tyler, E. E. Clive as Stiles and Patsy Parsons as Patsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Wanted to Marry has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Wanted to Marry page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Wanted to Marry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Wanted to Marry (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Wanted to Marry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Wanted to Marry worth watching?
- They Wanted to Marry holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Wanted to Marry?
- They Wanted to Marry stars Betty Furness, Gordon Jones, E. E. Clive, Patsy Parsons and Henry Kolker.
- When was They Wanted to Marry released?
- They Wanted to Marry was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.