sham marriage
9 movies and shows
Straight-Jacket
Sun, 01 Feb 2004
In 1950's Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary in order to conceal his homosexuality. Sally has no idea her marriage is a sham, though, and turns Guy's life upside-down. However, soon after the wedding, Guy develops feelings for a writer named Rick.
Chinese Puzzle
Wed, 04 Dec 2013
Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well.
Welcome to Norway!
Fri, 04 Mar 2016
A couple decide to open a home for refugees in the remote cold mountains of Norway.
Elmer Steps Out
Wed, 28 Feb 1934
To avoid getting a speeding ticket Walter poses as an expectant father rushing to see his wife; when the cop follows him, he's forced to come up with a wife and child.
Sham Marriage
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
Ye-jin dislikes seeing her unemployed husband, Tae-seok, being belittled by his parents, so she plans to sell the house her parents gave them to help support Tae-seok's business. Additionally, to reduce their taxes, the couple fakes a divorce, and to avoid suspicion, Ye-jin suggests that Tae-seok enter into a sham marriage with a beautiful undocumented immigrant named Seo-yool. However, as the disguised couple grows closer, Seo-yool has fallen in love with Tae-seok and begins to believe that she could be truly happy if only Ye-jin were out of the picture.
Jimmy the Gent
Fri, 09 Mar 1934
An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
Parole Girl
Sat, 04 Mar 1933
A woman convicted of fraud aims to take her revenge on the man who put her inside after being released on parole.
The Armchair and the Grand Duchess
Wed, 28 Jul 1943
A Russian duke who's fallen on hard times tries to recover a stash of jewels hidden inside an armchair, but the chair gets sold at auction to a millionairess and he's forced to marry her in order to retrieve the treasure.
Sin Takes a Holiday
Mon, 10 Nov 1930
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.