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Miten verokarhu kesytetään

Original title: The Mating Game
  • 19591959
  • SS
  • 1h 36m
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6.9/10
1.6K
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Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
An uptight IRS agent is ordered to investigate a rural family in debt to the government...but the family - including lovely daughter Mariette - help him loosen up.
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An uptight IRS agent is ordered to investigate a rural family in debt to the government...but the family - including lovely daughter Mariette - help him loosen up.An uptight IRS agent is ordered to investigate a rural family in debt to the government...but the family - including lovely daughter Mariette - help him loosen up.An uptight IRS agent is ordered to investigate a rural family in debt to the government...but the family - including lovely daughter Mariette - help him loosen up.

IMDb RATING
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1.6K
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  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • William Roberts(screen play by)
    • H.E. Bates(based on the novel "The Darling Buds of May" by)
  • Stars
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • Tony Randall
    • Paul Douglas
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • William Roberts(screen play by)
    • H.E. Bates(based on the novel "The Darling Buds of May" by)
  • Stars
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • Tony Randall
    • Paul Douglas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Trailer 2:26
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    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Donald Losby and Rickey Murray in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds, Paul Douglas, and Una Merkel in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds, Paul Douglas, Rickey Murray, and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)
    Debbie Reynolds and Tony Randall in Miten verokarhu kesytetään (1959)

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    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Mariette Larkin
    Tony Randall
    Tony Randall
    • Lorenzo Charlton
    Paul Douglas
    Paul Douglas
    • Pop Larkin
    Fred Clark
    Fred Clark
    • Oliver Kelsey
    Una Merkel
    Una Merkel
    • Ma Larkin
    Philip Ober
    Philip Ober
    • Wendell Burnshaw
    Philip Coolidge
    Philip Coolidge
    • Rev. Osgood
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Inspector General Bigelow
    Trevor Bardette
    Trevor Bardette
    • Chief Guthrie
    William Smith
    William Smith
    • Barney
    • (as Bill Smith)
    Addison Powell
    Addison Powell
    • DeGroot
    Rickey Murray
    • Lee Larkin
    Donald Losby
    • Grant Larkin
    Cheryl Bailey
    • Victoria Larkin
    Caryl Bailey
    • Susan Larkin
    Robert Carson
    Robert Carson
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon Carveth
    Gordon Carveth
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Coogan
    Gene Coogan
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Marshall
    • Writers
      • William Roberts(screen play by)
      • H.E. Bates(based on the novel "The Darling Buds of May" by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was Paul Douglas' last film. He died of a heart attack in 1959, the same year the movie was made. He was born in 1907, making him 52 when he made this film. He had been offered a starring role in Billy Wilder's Poikamiesboksi (1960), but the role was given to Fred MacMurray after Douglas passed away.
    • Goofs
      During the opening scene and the aerial view of the Larkin Farm, Lorenzo's car is seen in the yard. Lorenzo doesn't arrive until later.
    • Quotes

      Mariette Larkin: You were born suspicious! I'll bet you made the doctor show his license before you let him slap your behind!

    • Connections
      Features Joku on syyllinen (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      The Mating Game
      Music by Charles Strouse

      Lyrics by Lee Adams

      Performed by Debbie Reynolds (uncredited)

      [Title song performed during the opening titles and credits]

    User reviews31

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    10/10
    An entertaining comedy
    Excellent farce! Which, of course, is all it is intended to be. Thankfully there is neither a social or political message, nor is there the slightest attempt in that direction. Could the plot actually take, or have taken place in any particular time or location? Unlikely, for, after all, this is simply, merely, a movie, and movies spring from imagination, not from reality. The only goal of this movie is to entertain, certainly not to educate, and entertain it does, with reality delightfully and lightheartedly tossed to the winds. I think most would agree that from documentaries we expect enlightenment and authenticity. But for entertainment I want what is nowadays described as a "no-brainer," which The Mating Game is in all respects. For a few chuckles and an outright laugh now and then, this is fine fare fantasy.
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    • Feb 24, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1959 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Mating Game
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $876,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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