Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)

Cast

• Sylvia Sidney - Joan Prentice
• Fredric March - Jerry Corbett
• Adrianne Allen - Claire Hempstead
• Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher - Buck
• George Irving - Mr. Prentice
• Esther Howard - Vi
• Florence Britton - Charlcie
• Charles Coleman - Richard Damery
• Cary Grant - Charlie Baxter
• Kent Taylor - Greg Boleslavsky

Screenplay

• Cleo Lucas (Original Story)
• Edwin Justus Mayer (Screenplay)

Themes

A Second Chance at Love, Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

ex-lover, alcoholism, playwright, mistress, heiress, gossip columnist, pre-code, open marriage, woman director, stage actress, adulterous affair, unconventional arrangement, alcoholic husband, adulterous husband, modern woman

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merrily We Go to Hell about?

A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.

Who directed Merrily We Go to Hell?

Merrily We Go to Hell was directed by Dorothy Arzner.

Who stars in Merrily We Go to Hell?

Merrily We Go to Hell stars Sylvia Sidney, Fredric March, Adrianne Allen, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, George Irving, Esther Howard.

How long is Merrily We Go to Hell?

Merrily We Go to Hell has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).

What genre is Merrily We Go to Hell?

Merrily We Go to Hell is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.

Where was Merrily We Go to Hell produced?

Merrily We Go to Hell was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Merrily We Go to Hell?

The themes of Merrily We Go to Hell include: A Second Chance at Love, Addiction and Recovery.