Private Lives
"They knew what they wanted...only they didn't know what to do about it!"
Originally released in 1931. Private Lives is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sidney Franklin. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, and Reginald Denny
Synopsis
Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norma Shearer
as Amanda Prynne
Robert Montgomery
as Elyot Chase
Reginald Denny
as Victor Prynne
Una Merkel
as Sibyl Chase
Jean Hersholt
as Oscar
George Davis
as Bellhop
Herman Bing
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Ferike Boros
as Cook at Chalet (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
as Hotel Concierge (uncredited)
Wilfrid North
as Sibyl's Wedding Escort (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Lives about?
Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in roo...
Who directed Private Lives?
Private Lives was directed by Sidney Franklin.
How long is Private Lives?
Private Lives has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Private Lives released?
Private Lives was released on December 12, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Private Lives?
The main cast of Private Lives includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel, Jean Hersholt.