The More the Merrier
"The only picture with a DINGLE!"
Originally released in 1943. The More the Merrier is a comedy/romance film. directed by George Stevens.
Starring Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully expecting a suitable female tenent. What she gets instead is mischievous, middle-aged Benjamin Dingle. Dingle talks her into subletting to him and then promptly sublets half of his half to young, irreverent Joe Carter - creating a situation tailor-made for comedy and romance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (88 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Arthur
as Constance Milligan
Joel McCrea
as Joe Carter
Charles Coburn
as Benjamin Dingle
Richard Gaines
as Charles J. Pendergast
Bruce Bennett
as FBI Agent Evans
Frank Sully
as FBI Agent Pike
Donald Douglas
as FBI Agent Harding
Clyde Fillmore
as Senator Noonan
Stanley Clements
as Morton Rodakiewicz
Sam Ash
as Committee Member (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The More the Merrier about?
It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers t...
Who directed The More the Merrier?
The More the Merrier was directed by George Stevens.
How long is The More the Merrier?
The More the Merrier has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The More the Merrier released?
The More the Merrier was released on May 13, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The More the Merrier?
The main cast of The More the Merrier includes Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn, Richard Gaines, Bruce Bennett.