The More the Merrier (1943) 7.8
During the WW2 housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. Director:George Stevens |
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The More the Merrier (1943) 7.8
During the WW2 housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. Director:George Stevens |
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| Jean Arthur | ... |
Connie Milligan
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| Joel McCrea | ... | ||
| Charles Coburn | ... | ||
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Richard Gaines | ... |
Charles J. Pendergast
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| Bruce Bennett | ... |
FBI Agent Evans
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Frank Sully | ... |
FBI Agent Pike
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Donald Douglas | ... |
FBI Agent Harding
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Clyde Fillmore | ... |
Senator Noonan
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Stanley Clements | ... |
Morton Rodakiewicz
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It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully expecting a suitable female tenent. What she gets instead is mischievous, middle-aged Benjamin Dingle. Dingle talks her into subletting to him and then promptly sublets half of his half to young, irreverent Joe Carter - creating a situation tailor-made for comedy and romance. Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
I have always wanted to see The More the Merrier because I heard good things about it. I finally saw it, and I would recommend it to anyone. Not only is it a funny, funny film, it is also so sweet and tender. The scene on the porch between Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea is very romantic and funny at the same time. Charles Coburn, as the older room renter, is very, very good and gives a hilarious performance that won him an Academy Award. Jean Arthur, in a nominated performance, was as funny as usual, she also has many cool hairstyles. Joel McCrea is also excellent in his role. This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I suggest that anyone who has wanted to see it, go do so.