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How to Commit Marriage poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.3 / 100
1969·Comedy / Music / Romance·1h 35m

HOW TO COMMIT MARRIAGE

“Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason request the honor of your presence at a swinging session on How to Commit Marriage.”

A young couple decide to live together and they wind up having a baby. They decide they should give the baby up for adoption. The baby's Mother's parents wind up adopting the baby using a fake name.

Above the Line
Norman Panama·DirectorMichael Kanin·WriterBen Starr·WriterCharles Lang·Director of PhotographyJoseph J. Lilley·Original Music ComposerRonald Sinclair·Editor
Cast
Bob Hope·Frank BensonJackie Gleason·Oliver PoeJane Wyman·Elaine BensonLeslie Nielsen·Phil FletcherMaureen Arthur·Lois GreyTina Louise·Laverne BakerTim Matheson·David PoePaul Stewart·WilloughbyIrwin Corey·The Baba Ziba (as Professor Irwin Corey)JoAnna Cameron·Nancy Benson
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Norman Panama·DirectorMichael D. Moore·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Michael Kanin·WriterBen Starr·Writer
Camera· 1
Charles Lang·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ronald Sinclair·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Joseph J. Lilley·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Edward D. Engoron·Art DirectionNolan Miller·Costume DesignMike Moschella·Makeup ArtistJohn Lamphear·Set DecorationFred Williams·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Bill Lawrence·ProducerAusten Jewell·Production Manager
By the Numbers
53.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind How to Commit Marriage's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E6E3E1
#F2F0EE
#F9F8F7
Mood
Whimsical, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster for "How to Commit Marriage" features a multi-tiered cake-like structure made of clouds. On the top tier is a bride and groom surrounded by flo”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
CakeCloudsPortraitsGuitarTubTurban
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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