Grounds for Marriage

Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.

Cast

Van Johnson

as Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett

Kathryn Grayson

as Ina Massine

Paula Raymond

as Agnes Oglethorpe Young

Barry Sullivan

as Chris Bartlett

Lewis Stone

as Dr. Carleton Radwin Young

Reginald Owen

as Dely Delacorte

Richard Hageman

as Dr. Engelstaat

Richard Anderson

as Tommy

Theresa Harris

as Stella, Ina's Maid

Paula Drew

as Helen

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