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Pillow to Post

  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
523
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Pillow to Post (1945)
ComedyRomance

A traveling saleswoman convinces an army lieutenant to pose as her husband so that she can rent an apartment during the World War II housing shortage.A traveling saleswoman convinces an army lieutenant to pose as her husband so that she can rent an apartment during the World War II housing shortage.A traveling saleswoman convinces an army lieutenant to pose as her husband so that she can rent an apartment during the World War II housing shortage.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
523
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • Charles Hoffman(screenplay)
    • Rose Simon Kohn(play "Pillar to Post")
  • Stars
    • Ida Lupino
    • Sydney Greenstreet
    • William Prince
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • Charles Hoffman(screenplay)
    • Rose Simon Kohn(play "Pillar to Post")
  • Stars
    • Ida Lupino
    • Sydney Greenstreet
    • William Prince
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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  • Photos23

    Ida Lupino and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Ida Lupino in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet, Ida Lupino, and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Ida Lupino and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet, Ida Lupino, and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Ida Lupino and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Stuart Erwin, Ida Lupino, and William Prince in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Willie Best in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet and James Metcalfe in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet and Barbara Brown in Pillow to Post (1945)
    Sydney Greenstreet, Willie Best, Barbara Brown, Ruth Donnelly, and Stuart Erwin in Pillow to Post (1945)

    Top cast

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    Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino
    • Jean Howardas Jean Howard
    Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet
    • Colonel Michael Otleyas Colonel Michael Otley
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • Lieutenant Don Malloryas Lieutenant Don Mallory
    Stuart Erwin
    Stuart Erwin
    • Captain Jack Rossas Captain Jack Ross
    Johnny Mitchell
    Johnny Mitchell
    • Earl 'Slim' Clarkas Earl 'Slim' Clark
    Ruth Donnelly
    Ruth Donnelly
    • Mrs. Grace Wingateas Mrs. Grace Wingate
    Barbara Brown
    Barbara Brown
    • Mrs. Kate Otleyas Mrs. Kate Otley
    Frank Orth
    Frank Orth
    • Clayfield Taxi Driveras Clayfield Taxi Driver
    Regina Wallace
    • Mrs. Mallory - Don's Motheras Mrs. Mallory - Don's Mother
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Lucille - Colonial Auto Court Porteras Lucille - Colonial Auto Court Porter
    Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong
    • Orchestra Leaderas Orchestra Leader
    Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra
    • Themselves at the Tavernas Themselves at the Tavern
    Marie Blake
    Marie Blake
    • Wilbur's Motheras Wilbur's Mother
    • (scenes deleted)
    Bob Crosby
    Bob Crosby
    • Clarence Wilsonas Clarence Wilson
    • (scenes deleted)
    Ferdinand Munier
    Ferdinand Munier
    • Traveling Salesmanas Traveling Salesman
    • (scenes deleted)
    Lynn Baggett
    Lynn Baggett
    • Disgruntled Traveleras Disgruntled Traveler
    • (uncredited)
    Leah Baird
    Leah Baird
    • Sailor's Motheras Sailor's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • Wilburas Wilbur
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • Charles Hoffman(screenplay)
      • Rose Simon Kohn(play "Pillar to Post")
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    Storyline

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    With a war on and most men being drafted, Howard Oil Supply Company has no salesmen left. So daughter Jean hits the road and does not make one sale. She finally gets one tentative sale with the Black Hills Oil Co., but Earl wants dinner with her. With the shortage of housing due to the war, Jean needs a military husband to get a place to stay in Clayfield, which is next to Camp Clay. She gets Lt. Mallory to act as her husband just to register. Then things go wrong as his commanding officer is there and believes them to be married. It gets worse as Don's mother shows up and then Jean's father. —Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
    screwball comedylieutenantauto courtposing as a married coupleman wears underwear77 more
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    • Taglines
      • Spicy is the word for this daring Love drama! (Print Ad-New York Post, ((New York NY)) 30 July 1945)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was William Conrad's acting debut.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the film as Don starts to go after Jean, as the camera tracks him, its moving shadow falls across the back of someone standing in the foreground.
    • Quotes

      Colonel Michael Otley: Lucille, everyone in the Army isn't a general.

      Lucille, Colonial Auto Court Porter: No, sir, but you'd be surprised how my tips increased after I started calling everyone general.

    • Soundtracks
      Whatcha Say?
      (1945) (uncredited)

      Music by Burton Lane

      Lyrics by Ted Koehler

      Performed by Dorothy Dandridge with Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra at the Tavern

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Light,funny,unusual war time tale.
    I enjoyed Ida Lupino in a comedy as much as I ever did in her many dramatic roles;I think her timing is excellent. William Prince is not as skilled, but he makes a good foil for her character in this story.

    For its time, the plot was probably considered slightly racy, but was handled so well, you'd never notice. I felt it had just the right touch on an old game, mainly romance, with the added benefit of light comedy that makes it appeal to women and men. The supporting parts were well cast, especially Sydney Greenstreet, who could also do great work in comedy and drama.

    I only wish this were available on VHS, or even better, DVD.
    helpful•23
    2
    • sugieone
    • Aug 14, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pitfar to Post
    • Filming locations
      • Wilshire Boulevard and South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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