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An Innocent Affair (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1948, An Innocent Affair is a comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 90 minutes. “They're burning the Scandal at both ends...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Vincent Doane is in the precarious position of trying to close an advertising account with his rich ex-fiancée. Unfortunately she is more interested in him than in business. Vincent's wife Paula gets suspicious and finally decides to do some flirting of her own to make him jealous. Unknown to her, she chooses cigarette tychoon Claude Kimball. In fact, Kimball hits it off well with both of the Doanes. The question is whether or not their marriage can survive all the shenanigans.

Who’s in it. An Innocent Affair stars Fred MacMurray as Vincent Doane, Madeleine Carroll as Paula Doane, Charles Rogers as Claude Kimball and Rita Johnson as Eve Lawrence, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, An Innocent Affair has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Innocent Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Innocent Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch An Innocent Affair (1948)?
In US, An Innocent Affair is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is An Innocent Affair worth watching?
An Innocent Affair holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in An Innocent Affair?
An Innocent Affair stars Fred MacMurray, Madeleine Carroll, Charles Rogers, Rita Johnson and Louise Allbritton.
When was An Innocent Affair released?
An Innocent Affair was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.