Half Marriage

Half Marriage

5.8IMDb Score
Released:1929-10-13
Duration:68 min
Director:William J. Cowen
Actors:Olive Borden, Morgan Farley, Ken Murray, Ann Greenway, Anderson Lawler
Production:RKO Radio Pictures

Overview:

A young couple marries in secret. Judy's afraid her parents won't approve of Dick and she'll lose her generous allowance. Her parents bring her home from the city where she's been studying art and encourage the attentions of Tom, a persistent suitor. Judy and her jealous husband have an argument that leads her back to the city, a drunken, amorous Tom and a tragedy.

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