The Marriage Circle (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1924, The Marriage Circle is a comedy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 85 minutes. “The oft told story. His Best Friend and His Wife and ---” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Stock and his wife Mizzi are uhappily married. The professor, suspicious of his wife, hires a detective to spy on her in hopes of obtaining a divorce. Mizzi sets her sights on seducing Dr. Franz Braun, the new husband of her good friend Charlotte. Dr. Braun's colleague, Dr. Mueller, who has his eye on Charlotte, sees this as his opportunity. Through a misunderstanding, Charlotte thinks that her husband is interested in Miss Hofer, and asks Mizzi to keep him occupied... around and around the circle goes in Lubitsch's refined comedy of mistaken infidelity.
Who’s in it. The Marriage Circle stars Florence Vidor as Charlotte Braun, Monte Blue as Dr. Franz Braun, Marie Prevost as Mizzi Stock and Creighton Hale as Dr. Gustav Mueller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Marriage Circle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Marriage Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Marriage Circle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marriage Circle (1924)?
- In US, The Marriage Circle is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Marriage Circle worth watching?
- The Marriage Circle holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Marriage Circle?
- The Marriage Circle stars Florence Vidor, Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Creighton Hale and Adolphe Menjou.
- When was The Marriage Circle released?
- The Marriage Circle was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.