A Ticklish Affair
"It's more fun than marriage."
Originally released in 1963. A Ticklish Affair is a romance/comedy film. directed by George Sidney. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Jones, Gig Young, and Red Buttons
Synopsis
A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shirley Jones
as Amy Martin
Gig Young
as Key Weedon
Red Buttons
as Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley
Carolyn Jones
as Tandy Martin
Edgar Buchanan
as Captain Martin / Gramps
Eddie Applegate
as Yeoman Corker Bell
Edward Platt
as Captain Haven Hitchcock
Bill Mumy
as Alex Martin
Bryan Russell
as Luke Martin
Robert Foulk
as Policeman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Ticklish Affair about?
A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom wi...
Who directed A Ticklish Affair?
A Ticklish Affair was directed by George Sidney.
How long is A Ticklish Affair?
A Ticklish Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was A Ticklish Affair released?
A Ticklish Affair was released on August 18, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Ticklish Affair?
The main cast of A Ticklish Affair includes Shirley Jones, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Carolyn Jones, Edgar Buchanan.