More the Merrier, The

More the Merrier, The

1943

Due to a housing shortage in Washington, D.C., during World War II, Connie Milligan (Jean Arthur) agrees to rent part of her apartment to wealthy retiree Benjamin Dingle (Charles Coburn) and soldier Joe Carter (Joel McCrea). Although Connie is engaged to the unexciting Charles Pendergast (Richard Gaines), she becomes fond of Joe. When Dingle notices their interests in each other, he attempts to play matchmaker -- but instead causes problems for the entire apartment.

"Only 'THE MORE THE MERRIER' has a DINGLE! (original Card B poster)

Winner of 1 Academy Award

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Film Detail

Genre
Comedy
Length
1 hr. 44 mins.
US Theatrical Release
May 13, 1943
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
FS 1.33:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Sony Pictures
Released
November 2, 2004
Acquired Date
January 23, 2024
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Actors

Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Charles Coburn
Charles Coburn
Richard Gaines
Richard Gaines
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Frank Sully
Frank Sully
Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas
Clyde Fillmore
Clyde Fillmore
Stanley Clements
Stanley Clements

Directors

George Stevens
George Stevens

Producers

George Stevens
George Stevens

Writers

Robert Russell
Robert Russell
Frank Ross
Frank Ross
Richard Flournoy
Richard Flournoy
Lewis R. Foster
Lewis R. Foster

Awards & Accolades

  • 1943 Oscar : Best Supporting Actor - Charles Coburn

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Ratings

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RT Fresh
100%
Tomatometer
19 votes
RT Fresh Certified
81%
Popcornmeter
121 votes
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IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7,801 votes