Never a Dull Moment

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Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

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Comedy Romance Western

Sophisticated, successful New York City songwriter Kay Kingsley falls in love with Chris Hayward, a widower rancher she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, and they get married and lea... Read allSophisticated, successful New York City songwriter Kay Kingsley falls in love with Chris Hayward, a widower rancher she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, and they get married and leave for his ranch in the west. Kay makes one difficult adjustment after another as Chris' k... Read allSophisticated, successful New York City songwriter Kay Kingsley falls in love with Chris Hayward, a widower rancher she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, and they get married and leave for his ranch in the west. Kay makes one difficult adjustment after another as Chris' kids preside over the ranch. Then, an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to r... Read all

Director
- George Marshall
Writers
- Lou Breslow(screenplay)
- Doris Anderson(screenplay)
- Kay Swift(based on a novel by)
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Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne, William Demarest, and Fred MacMurray in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Irene Dunne, Jacqueline deWit, Fred MacMurray, and Philip Ober in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Natalie Wood, Irene Dunne, Andy Devine, Fred MacMurray, and Gigi Perreau in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Natalie Wood, Irene Dunne, Ann Doran, Fred MacMurray, and Gigi Perreau in Never a Dull Moment (1950)

Kayas Kay

Chris Haywardas Chris Hayward

William Demarest

Mearsas Mears

Orvieas Orvie

Tinaas Tina

Nanas Nan

Jedas Jed

Papa Dudeas Papa Dude

Jeanas Jean

Rodeo Cowboyas Rodeo Cowboy
(uncredited)

Tunk Johnsonas Tunk Johnson
(uncredited)

Rodeo Spectatoras Rodeo Spectator
(uncredited)

Mama Dudeas Mama Dude
(uncredited)

Chester Conklin

Albertas Albert
(uncredited)

Jacqueline deWit

Myra Van Elsonas Myra Van Elson
(uncredited)

Rodeo Spectatoras Rodeo Spectator
(uncredited)

Mason Alan Dinehart

Sonny Boyas Sonny Boy
(uncredited)

Rodeo Spectatoras Rodeo Spectator
(uncredited)

Director
- George Marshall
Writers
- Lou Breslow(screenplay)
- Doris Anderson(screenplay)
- Kay Swift(based on a novel by)
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Sophisticated, successful New York City songwriter Kay Kingsley falls in love with Chris Hayward, a widower rancher she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, and they get married and leave for his ranch in the west. Kay makes one difficult adjustment after another as Chris' kids preside over the ranch. Then, an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to return to her glamorous life in New York. But she soon finds that her heart is with Chris and his children. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

screwball comedy timeframe 1950s ranch songwriter rodeo 40 more

Taglines
- A Park Avenue gal caught off guard... a rodeo champ who makes the most of it! Go ahead...YOU take it from there!
Genres
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
Won the Harvard Lampoon's "Dullest Movie" Award.

Goofs
Opening scene takes place in a rodeo arena somewhere outside Manhattan, but surrounding terrain of flat dusty land, palm trees and mountains is obviously someplace in the West.

Quotes
Chris: This gal's no ranch woman.
Orvie: Oh, ranch woman, city woman... put 'em on a Mother Hubbard and a long end of a churn and they're all alike.

Soundtracks
Once You Find Your Guy
by Kay Swift
Sung by Irene Dunne (uncredited)

Top review

3/10

New York is where I'd rather stay...

"Never a Dull Moment" is a film that seems more like a sit-com in style...with very broad humor and a setting that is somewhat reminiscent of "Green Acres" but with few of the laughs.

Fred MacMurray of all people plays a rodeo star. When he's doing a charity event in New York City, he meets a society lady (Irene Dunne) and they begin dating...and get married all within a few days. Now this IS odd, as back home Fred has two young daughters and instead of introducing them to the new wife FIRST, he just brings home new mama. But new mama is ill-equipped for the tough life on a ranch in the middle of no where...and she needs to learn to cook, clean and be a farm wife.

The problem with the film is that most of it just isn't very funny. Cringe-worthy, yes, but not funny. The broad comedy and logical problems with the film make it a less than thrilling experience....watchable but nothing more.

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Release date
- August 19, 1950 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Come Share My Love
Filming locations
- RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production company
- RKO Radio Pictures
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Runtime
1 hour 29 minutes
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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