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The Mating Season (1951)

101 min  -  Comedy  -   12 January 1951 (USA)
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Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride... See full summary »

Director:

Mitchell Leisen

Writers:

Charles Brackett (written for the screen by), Walter Reisch (written for the screen by), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gene Tierney ...
Maggie Carleton
John Lund John Lund ...
Miriam Hopkins ...
Thelma Ritter ...
Jan Sterling ...
Larry Keating Larry Keating ...
Mr. Kalinger, Sr.
James Lorimer James Lorimer ...
George C. Kalinger, Jr.
Gladys Hurlbut Gladys Hurlbut ...
Mrs. Conger
Cora Witherspoon Cora Witherspoon ...
Mrs. Williamson
Malcolm Keen Malcolm Keen ...
Mr. Williamson
Ellen Corby Ellen Corby ...
Annie
Billie Bird Billie Bird ...
Mugsy
Mary Young Mary Young ...
Spinster
Samuel Colt Samuel Colt ...
Colonel Conger
Grayce Hampton Grayce Hampton ...
Mrs. Fahnstock
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Storyline

Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Mother | Party | Maid | Mistaken Identity | Deception  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

SOS - Zwei Schwiegermütter See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Although playing his mother in this film, Thelma Ritter was only 6 years older than 'John Lund'. See more »

Quotes

Mr. Paget: It's the first of July, Mrs. McNulty.
Ellen McNulty: Already? Gee, June flied in a hurry. Isn't it?
Mr. Paget: So did May and April. The bank can't wait any longer.
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Soundtracks

"When I Take My Sugar to Tea"
(uncredited)
Music by Sammy Fain
Lyrics by Irving Kahal and Pierre Norman
Sung by James Lorimer at the party See more »