Public Wedding (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Public Wedding is a comedy film directed by Nick Grinde, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
Who’s in it. Public Wedding stars Jane Wyman as Florence "Flip" Lane, William Hopper as Tony Burke, Dick Purcell as Joe Taylor and Marie Wilson as Tessie Schultz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Public Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Public Wedding (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Public Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Public Wedding worth watching?
- Public Wedding holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Public Wedding?
- Public Wedding stars Jane Wyman, William Hopper, Dick Purcell, Marie Wilson and Berton Churchill.
- When was Public Wedding released?
- Public Wedding was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.