Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "marriage-license"

51. The Old Grey Mayor (1935)

Approved | 20 min | Comedy, Short

Bob and his fiancé try to break the news of their engagement to her father, the mayor, who is having a very bad day.

Director: Lloyd French | Stars: Bob Hope, Ruth Hall, Lionel Stander, Sam Wren

Votes: 173

52. Tying the Knot (2004)

Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, History, Romance

A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws despite varying levels of planning. ... See full summary »

Director: Jim de Sève | Stars: Bob Barr, Mary Bonauto, Brian Brown, Martin Bubbly

Votes: 312 | Gross: $0.04M

53. Always a Bridesmaid (1943)

Approved | 61 min | Comedy, Music

A detective working undercover joins a Lonely Hearts Club in order to to expose a swindler using it for nefarious reasons.

Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: The Andrews Sisters, Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews

Votes: 50

54. The Merry Monahans (1944)

Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The Merry Monahans are a vaudeville family act bouncing from circuit to circuit reconnecting with past friends and loves, creating new friends and romances, and dealing with personal vices.

Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, Ann Blyth

Votes: 112

55. Dangerous Number (1937)

Passed | 71 min | Comedy, Romance

Artificial-silk manufacturer Hank Medhill has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave her ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Robert Young, Ann Sothern, Reginald Owen, Cora Witherspoon

Votes: 292

56. I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (1940)

Approved | 61 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

When Public Enemy No. 3 Sonny McGann meets composer Bob Gunther, he gets the idea of having Bob write music to a poem he has written about his long-lost sweetheart Sadie McGlonsky. ... See full summary »

Director: Albert S. Rogell | Stars: Broderick Crawford, Jessie Ralph, Johnny Downs, Peggy Moran

Votes: 37

57. Waterfront (1939)

Passed | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jim Dolen, head a a dock-worker's union, can't resist a good fight until Ann Stacey makes him promise to give up fighting to marry her. But when his brother Dan Dolen is killed by Mart ... See full summary »

Director: Terry O. Morse | Stars: Gloria Dickson, Dennis Morgan, Marie Wilson, Larry Williams

Votes: 166

58. The Village Shoemakers (1923)

83 min | Comedy, Drama

Rural comedy of the intrigues and stratagems involving a country wedding.

Director: Erkki Karu | Stars: Axel Slangus, Heidi Blåfield, Kirsti Suonio, Alarik Korhonen

Votes: 94

59. Post No Bills (1923)

10 min | Short, Comedy

Paul, a press agent for the Bijou Theatre, loses no opportunity to inform the public of the attractions at his house. He mounts his placards everywhere, his favorite place being the back of... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Ceder | Stars: James Parrott, Marie Mosquini, Jack Ackroyd, Sammy Brooks

Votes: 66

60. That's My Story! (1937)

Passed | 62 min | Drama, Music, Mystery

A reporter desperate for a story tries to interview a gangster's girlfriend jailed in a small town. He gets himself thrown in the same jail and runs into a female reporter with the same ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Claudia Morgan, William Lundigan, Herbert Mundin, Hobart Cavanaugh

Votes: 12

61. Disappearing Enemies (1931)

21 min | Short, Comedy

A pair of newlyweds discover his Uncle/her Aunt were once engaged to be married and are now enemies. Both are coming over to visit and spend the night.

Director: Wallace Fox | Stars: Dot Farley, Edward McWade, Rex Bell, Marion Shockley

Votes: 14

62. Howdy Judge (1926)

Short, Comedy

Bobby has a series of mishaps with his car on his way to meet his sweetheart which earn him a traffic ticket. He runs into an old friend on the street who promises to fix his legal problem--if not his jam with his girlfriend.

Stars: Arline Lopez, Bobby Ray

63. Nummisuutarit (1957)

93 min | Comedy, Drama

Esko is going to a neighboring village to marry Kreeta after her father arranged the marriage with Esko's father. Esko takes Mikko as his travel companion and that's where Esko's ordeals begin.

Director: Valentin Vaala | Stars: Martti Kuningas, Lauri Leino, Alice Lyly, Ernest Ervasti

Votes: 77

64. She's My Weakness (1930)

Passed | 71 min | Romance, Comedy

Tommy Mills wants to marry Marie Thurber, but cannot afford it. He inherits some property but complications ensue.

Director: Melville W. Brown | Stars: Sue Carol, Arthur Lake, William Collier Sr., Lucien Littlefield

Votes: 101

65. One Wonderful Night (1914)

Crime, Drama

Eight hours is not a very long time, yet it completely changed the lives of a girl and a man. A man's life was fanned out by fate, criminals were caught and punished, and a battle of wits ... See full summary »

Director: E.H. Calvert | Stars: Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, John Cossar, Helen Dunbar

66. A He-Male Vamp (1920)

Short, Comedy

The benefactor who made her father millions demands her hand in marriage as part of the bargain, but the daughter has her own sweetheart, who rushes to get a marriage license.

Director: William Watson | Stars: Zip Monberg, Connie Henley, Harry Sweet

67. Not Guilty! (1926)

Comedy, Short

Puffy and his girlfriend want to get married by a judge at the courthouse. However they go to a wrong door and he's mistaken for a defendant in a murder trial. Witnesses tell how he ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Sweet | Stars: Károly Huszár, Billy Franey, Harry Lorraine, Elsie Tarron

Votes: 12

68. Love's Young Scream (1928)

20 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: William Watson | Stars: Anne Cornwall, Jack Duffy, James Harrison, Cliff Lancaster

Votes: 26

69. In My Shoes: Stories of Youth with LGBT Parents (2005)

31 min | Documentary, Short

In a time when LGBT families are debated and attacked in the media, courts and Congress, from school houses to state houses across the country, five young people give you a chance to walk ... See full summary »

Director: Jen Gilomen

Votes: 16

70. The Policy Girl (1934)

Approved | 20 min | Short, Musical, Romance

An insurance salesman persuades his sister to help him meet a radio star so he can sell the celebrity a policy.

Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Mitzi Mayfair, Donald Novis, Roscoe Ails, Reed Brown Jr.

Votes: 92

71. Stranger Than Fiction 6373: The Candy Kid (1941)

Approved | 9 min | Short, News

A six-year-old girl, Barbara Schultz, is an official candy-taster for a large candy manufacturer; Fredrick Kuhn of Philadelphia makes trinkets from peach pits; J. A. Sanders of Kansas City,... See full summary »

Directors: Thomas Mead, Joseph O'Brien | Stars: Alois Havrilla, Barbara Schultz, Frederick Kuhn, J.A. Sanders

72. For Cryin' Out Loud! (1926)

Comedy, Short

Jack Potts, in love with Connie, takes the liberty of getting a marriage license before he proposes. Knowing that the high-strung girl would throw him over if she knew that he had it all ... See full summary »

Director: Edgar Kennedy | Stars: Neely Edwards, Consuelo Dawn

73. The License (2009)

4 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: Keith Hartman | Stars: Leif Holt, Ginger Pullman, Charley Rossman, Bridgette Wright

Votes: 29

74. A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001–2002)
Episode: Christmas Party (2001)

TV-PG | Action, Drama, Mystery

Nero Wolfe is stunned when Archie Goodwin reveals evidence of his impending engagement. However, Archie is no less shocked when accompanying his so-called fiancée to a Christmas party by the murder of their host.

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Maury Chaykin, Bill Smitrovich, Colin Fox

Votes: 142

75. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Oh, Promise Me (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A check of their their marriage license reveals that Oliver and Lisa aren't husband and wife. They'd been mistakenly given a license to practice dentistry.

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Frank Cady

Votes: 85

76. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: Here Come the Brides (1977)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Adam & Luke Simms move to Walnut Grove. Luke falls in love with Nellie. Nellie likes him but he doesn't like to wear shoes and he wears overalls without a shirt over his long underwear, so ... See full summary »

Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson

Votes: 344

77. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode: The Case of the Lucky Legs (1959)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In Cloverdale, Utah, Marjorie Cluny is chosen "Lucky Legs," but her boyfriend, Bob Doray, accuses the show's producer, Frank Patton, of running a bogus contest. Marjorie goes to Hollywood anyway and disappears, followed by Patton's murder.

Director: Roger Kay | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman

Votes: 299

78. Screen Directors Playhouse (1955–1956)
Episode: A Midsummer Daydream (1955)

26 min | Drama

A shy, lonely man meets the girl of his dreams, a clerk in a marriage license bureau, but his resolve is tested when a slick gambler arrives to vie for her affections.

Director: John Brahm | Stars: Kim Hunter, Keenan Wynn, Don Hanmer, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 68

79. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode: The Big Squeeze (1960)

52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

For Ness, a master bank robber proves a worthy opponent. But robbing banks is not a federal offense, so Ness must get him on another charge.

Director: Roger Kay | Stars: Robert Stack, John Hoyt, Dodie Heath, Dan O'Herlihy

Votes: 94

80. Sanford (1980–1981)
Episode: Here Comes the Bride: Part 2 (1981)

30 min | Comedy

Fred, Esther and Cal drive to Fremont, Missouri seeking a divorce, but must first plead their case before the county's irascible old judge, who is resistant to tearing asunder what God joined together.

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, LaWanda Page

Votes: 22

81. DuckTales (1987–1990)
Episode: The Bride Wore Stripes (1989)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Ma Beagle pretends to be Scrooge's wife to get half of his money.

Directors: Jamie Mitchell, Bob Hathcock | Stars: June Foray, Joan Gerber, Chuck McCann, Hal Smith

Votes: 149

82. PragerU (2010– )
Episode: Dating: Don't Waste Your Time (2020)

News, Talk-Show

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Star: Lauren Chen

83. All American (2018– )
Episode: Roll the Dice (2021)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Sport

With Coop performing in Las Vegas, Spencer and some of the gang take a road trip to see her and Layla on tour; Spencer gets a little clarity on his feelings; Olivia notices that Jordan and Simone are acting suspicious.

Director: Dawn Wilkinson | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan

Votes: 212

84. True Life (1998–2020)
Episode: I'm Gay and I'm Getting Married (2004)

TV-14 | Documentary, Romance

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Stars: Aaron Schonberg, Steve Schonberg

85. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.13441 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Sage goes to live with Jack after she learns Carly is planning to marry Craig. Meg agrees to marry Dusty.

Director: Habib Azar | Stars: Ellen Dolan, Eileen Fulton, Don Hastings, Kathryn Hays

86. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Cupley's Believe It If You Want (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Calvin Cupley challenges the "Toon In" crew to submit their most beguiling and unbelievable stories for a chance to be published in his comic strip: Nutty News (1942), Greek Mirthology (1954), Garden Gopher (1950), Believe It or Else (1939), The Genie with the Light Pink Fur (1966).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

87. The Wingless Bird (1997– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1997)

Drama

Jessie and Robbie elope which infuriates Mr. Conway. Agnes and Charles grow closer despite his parents' objections. Charles becomes very ill.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Danny Dean, Elspeth Charlton

Votes: 8

88. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode: Ice Cream (2011)

TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance

This is a story of a gay cross dresser Jonel and a nurse Lory who started as friends. Jonel faced difficulties when he had to decide of should he love Lory if ever since he was a child, he ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Olanka | Stars: Baron Geisler, Jewel Mische, Tyron Perez, CJ Ramos

89. Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode: Authority Vested (2012)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Jax and SAMCRO are challenged as past sins resurface.

Director: Peter Weller | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie

Votes: 3,056

90. Secret Garden (2010–2011)
Episode: Episode #1.20 (2011)

66 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Boon-Hong admits defeat in keeping Joo-Won and Ra-Im apart but proves to be an imperviously resolute sore loser.

Director: Kwon Hyuk-Chan | Stars: Ha Ji-Won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Sa-rang

Votes: 55

91. Weeds (2005–2012)
Episode: Saplings (2012)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Nancy and Silas are approached with a new job opportunity.

Director: Michael Trim | Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Justin Kirk

Votes: 503

92. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Lee and Liza's Family Tree (2023)

TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary

Many descendants of enslaved people have little record of their family's ancestry. Follow one family's quest to discover their lost history, and see how science and genealogy can help rebuild a family tree broken by slavery.

Director: Byron Hurt | Stars: Maya Alexander, Jendra Bonner, Andra Mae Grimes Harrell, Anitra Hurt

Votes: 26

93. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode: The Brick Wall Falls (2024)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry stories with guests, actor Danielle Brooks and singer Dionne Warwick.

Stars: Danielle Brooks, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Dionne Warwick

Votes: 25

94. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Brown Shag Carpet (2015)

TV-14 | 83 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Patrick uses a risky move to draw out the serial killer, but the serial killer gets to Jane first and kidnaps him.

Director: Geary McLeod | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Rockmond Dunbar

Votes: 1,387

95. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: Live in the All Along (2017)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Nova and Robert's relationship hits a major setback; Darla and Ralph Angel plan their upcoming wedding; Davis offers Charley help with her harvest festival; Davis and Charley realize ... See full summary »

Director: Garrett Bradley | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 50

96. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: The Most Disappointed Man (2017)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Randall adjusts to the foster system; Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship; Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption.

Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 2,457

97. The Arrangement (2017–2018)
Episode: Paso Robles (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Days before the wedding, Kyle has a chance run-in with someone from his past, which sends him to questioning his ability to find happiness. Megan and Shaun head out of town under the guise ... See full summary »

Director: Janice Cooke | Stars: Josh Henderson, Christine Evangelista, Lexa Doig, Carra Patterson

Votes: 34

98. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: JMM (2020)

TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy and Kim build a legal firewall with help from Huell; Kim sets things straight with her clients as Jimmy is compromised by his; Gus calms troubled waters in service of his plot to build an empire; Mike does damage control.

Director: Melissa Bernstein | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 15,001