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Trial Marriage (1929)

Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Norman KerryNorman KerryOliver Mowbray
  • Photo of Sally EilersSally EilersConstance Bannister
  • Photo of Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Dr. Thorvald Ware
  • Photo of Thelma ToddThelma ToddGrace Logan
  • Photo of Charles ClaryCharles ClaryGeorge Bannister
  • Photo of Naomi ChildersNaomi ChildersMrs. George Bannister, 1st
  • Photo of Rosemary ThebyRosemary ThebyMrs. Geoorge Bannister, 4th
  • Photo of Gertrude ShortGertrude ShortPrudence
  • Photo of Kane RichmondKane RichmondParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Photo of Ronald R. RondellRonald R. RondellParty Guest (uncredited)

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