

MovieComedyDramaRomance
The Marriage Fool
6.9(5)19981h 36m
Recently widowed after 41 years of marriage, Frank Walsh meets the outgoing Florence, sparking joy back into his life again. However, there is clear disapproval of her from his grown children, especially his eldest son Robert. As Frank and Florence grow closer in their relationship, Robert begins to change his perspective on their commitment and devotion to one another.
- Director
- Charles Matthau
- Created by
- Joan Barnett,Jack Grossbart
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Cast

Walter Matthau
Frank Walsh

Carol Burnett
Florence

John Stamos
Robert Walsh

Teri Polo
Susan Prescot
Steve Behal
Charlie

Johanna Nicosia
Wendy
Christina Collins
Joy
Bruce Deller
Mr. Peprocki
Kevin Frank
James

Dawn Greenhalgh
Lydia

Charles Matthau
Salesperson

Arlene Mazerolle
Darlene

Michael McMurtry
Steven
Mary Moore
Linda

Cliff Saunders
John

Ted Simonett
Falco

Paul Soles
Warren
Sally Willis
Tina
April Morgan
Secretary (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- Cameron KucThird Assistant Director
- Eric J. RobertsonSecond Assistant Director
- Saverina AllevatoScript Supervisor
- Charles MatthauDirector
- Martha M. ElcanFirst Assistant Director
Writing
- Richard VetereTeleplay
- Richard VetereTheatre Play
Production
- Vince NyuliLocation Manager
- Stacey KnockerAssistant Production Coordinator
- Shana LandsburgCasting
- Sabine GrahamProduction Coordinator
- Shauna JamisonUnit Production Manager
- Jason FriedlanderProduction Assistant
- Nelleke PrivettCasting
- Daniel BlattExecutive Producer's Assistant
- Joan BarnettExecutive Producer
- Linda L. KentCo-Producer
- Jack GrossbartExecutive Producer
Camera
- John LindsayFirst Assistant Camera
- Peter DapratoBest Boy Grip
- Robert DaPratoKey Grip
- Tracy ShawDolly Grip
- Andy ChmuraCamera Operator
- Kevin S. StewartSecond Assistant Camera
- John J. ConnorDirector of Photography
Editing
- Carroll Timothy O'MearaEditor
- David L. BertmanCo-Editor
Sound
- James McVayOriginal Music Composer
- Larry PitmanADR Editor
- Lou ThomasSupervising Sound Editor
- Colin JonesBoom Operator
- Tom MatherSound Recordist
Art
- Vic RiglerProperty Master
- Elis Y. LamArt Direction
- Dan YarhiProduction Design
- Kate RedmondSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Kimberley Ann RushAssistant Costume Designer
- Judith R. GellmanCostume Designer
- Karola DirnbergerKey Hair Stylist
- Inge KlaudiKey Makeup Artist
- Lisa D'ArcySet Costumer
Crew
- Jennifer PeckPost Production Supervisor
Lighting
- Kevin AlanthwaiteGaffer
- Scott MacKinnonBest Boy Electric