The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947)

In the late 1800s, Miss Pilgrim, a young stenographer, or typewriter, becomes the first female employee at a Boston shipping office. Although the men object to her at first, she soon charms... See full summary »

Directors:

George Seaton, Edmund Goulding (uncredited)

Writers:

George Seaton (written for the screen by), Ernest Maas (from a story by)

Stars:

Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Anne Revere

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Betty Grable	...	Cynthia Pilgrim
Dick Haymes	...	John Pritchard
Anne Revere	...	Alice Pritchard
Allyn Joslyn	...	Leander Woolsey
Gene Lockhart	...	Saxon
Elizabeth Patterson	...	Catherine Dennison
Elisabeth Risdon	...	Mrs. Prichard
Arthur Shields	...	Michael
Charles Kemper	...	Herbert Jothan
Roy Roberts	...	Mr. Foster
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Margaret Bannerman	...	(scenes deleted)
Susan Blanchard	...	(scenes deleted)
Nina Gilbert	...	Cynthia's Mother (scenes deleted)
Coleen Gray	...	Minor Role (scenes deleted)
Robert Malcolm	...	Cynthia's Father (scenes deleted)

Storyline

In the late 1800s, Miss Pilgrim, a young stenographer, or typewriter, becomes the first female employee at a Boston shipping office. Although the men object to her at first, she soon charms them all, especially the handsome young head of the company. Their romance gets sidetracked when she becomes involved in the Women's Suffrage movement.

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Plot Keywords:

women's suffrage movement | reprisal | retribution | business school graduate | boston shipping company | 

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Taglines:

There's more to "The Shocking Miss Pilgrim"...than meets the eye! (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Passed

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gene Lockhart replaced Porter Hall in the cast after Hall was injured in a car accident.

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Goofs

Miss Pilgrim's hosiery and shoes are strictly 1946, not 1872.

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Quotes

Cynthia Pilgrim: I am a typewriter!

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Crazy Credits

Opening credits are shown on a "sampler", as ladies used to make around the turn of the century.

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Connections

Referenced in Nowhere Boy (2009)

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Soundtracks

Sweet Packard
(uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Performed by ensemble

User Reviews

The posthumous Gershwin score is a delight!

The highlight of this film is the undiscovered songs by George Gershwin, which brother Ira wrote new lyrics to and Kay Swift arranged to make a film score that is a delight. One genuine hit, "For You, For Me, For Evermore," plus a near-hit, "Aren't You Glad We Did," are supported by a host of other pleasing tunes, including the witty novelty, "But Not in Boston." Dick Haymes' rich baritone is another strong point in what is, from a storyline point of view, a rather silly film.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Shocking Miss Pilgrim

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,595,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1