The Affairs of Martha (1942)
It happens on the maid's night out!
Members of a well-to-do small community become worried when it is revealed that one of their maids is writing a telling exposé.
Director: Jules Dassin
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: June 21, 1942
Cast
- Marsha Hunt - Martha Lindstrom
- Richard Carlson - Jeff Sommerfield
- Marjorie Main - Mrs. McKissick
- Virginia Weidler - Miranda Sommerfield
- Spring Byington - Sophia Sommerfield
- Allyn Joslyn - Joel Archer
- Frances Drake - Sylvia Norwood
- Barry Nelson - Danny O'Brien
- Melville Cooper - Dr. Clarence Sommerfield
- Inez Cooper - Mrs. Jacell
Screenplay
- Isobel Lennart (Screenplay)
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Karl Freund, Charles Lawton Jr.
Editing: Ralph E. Winters
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $240,000
Box Office: $375,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
servant, suspicion, romcom, writer, maid, housekeeper, anthropologist, marriage engagement, fisticuffs, publisher, secret marriage, handyman, interclass romance, family life, kitchen
More Films by Director: Jules Dassin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Affairs of Martha about?
- Members of a well-to-do small community become worried when it is revealed that one of their maids is writing a telling exposé.
- Who directed The Affairs of Martha?
- The Affairs of Martha was directed by Jules Dassin.
- Who stars in The Affairs of Martha?
- The Affairs of Martha stars Marsha Hunt, Richard Carlson, Marjorie Main, Virginia Weidler, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn.
- How long is The Affairs of Martha?
- The Affairs of Martha has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The Affairs of Martha?
- The Affairs of Martha is a Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Affairs of Martha?
- The Affairs of Martha had a budget of $240,000.
- How much did The Affairs of Martha gross?
- The Affairs of Martha grossed $375,000 worldwide.
- Where was The Affairs of Martha produced?
- The Affairs of Martha was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Affairs of Martha?
- The themes of The Affairs of Martha include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories.