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The Model and the Marriage Broker Overview:

The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by George Cukor and produced by Charles Brackett.

SYNOPSIS

Character actor great Ritter stars as a marriage broker who makes model Crain her personal business. When she learns that young and winning Crain is romantically attached to a married man, she decides to set her up with X-ray technician Brady. This comedy relies heavily on humorous portrayals of the marriage service's customers, but turns sweet as Ritter wages her unyielding campaign to unite the young couple. She's surprised to discover there is something in it for her.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1951 --- Ceremony Number 24 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Costume DesignCharles LeMaire, RenieNominated
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The Model and the Marriage Broker BlogHub Articles:

Jeanne Crain, Scott Brady, and Thelma Ritter star in "The Model and the Marriage Broker"

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 4, 2023 From Classic Movie Man

Jeanne Crain, Scott Brady, and Thelma Ritter star in "The Model and the Marriage Broker" The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951 was directed by George Cukor and stars Jeanne Crain, Scott Brady, and Thelma Ritter. Ritter has a rare starring role as marriage broker Mae Swasey. Her office is loc... Read full article

Screening of "The Model and the Marriage Broker" at Daystar Center February 14

By Stephen Reginald on Jan 18, 2017 From Classic Movie Man

Screening of "The Model and the Marriage Broker" at Daystar Center February 14 Classic Movie Man Favorites Series: The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State StreetWhen: February 14, 2017Time: 6:30 p.m.Hosted by Stephen Reginald The Model and the Marriage Bro... Read full article

The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)

By Beatrice on Aug 22, 2015 From Flickers in Time

The Model and the Marriage Broker Directed by George Cukor Written by Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch, and Richard L. Breen 1951/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation First viewing/Amazon Instant Mae Swasey: About 50-50. 1951 was Thelma Ritter’s year it seems. Mae Swasey is a marri... Read full article

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The Model and the Marriage Broker Quotes:

Dan Chancellor: Beautiful up here, isn't it? Those trees. I've always liked that poem that said, "Only God can make a tree."
Mae Swasey: Yeah, but on the other hand, you gotta figure, who else would take the time?
Kitty Bennett: Oh, I didn't realize - you've got people in there, haven't you?
Mae Swasey: About 50-50.
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The Model and the Marriage Broker Facts
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onMay 24, 1954 with Jeanne Crain and Thelma Ritter again reprising their film roles.
In the original script, the model's name was Christina Brady. It was changed to Kitty Bennett for the movie. Then, when this movie was adapted for the "20th Century Fox Hour of Stars" presentation in June 1957, the character's name was changed back to Christina Brady.
Joanne Dru was considered for the role of Kitty Bennett.
Her role as Hazel was the first film role for Nancy Kulp.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onOctober 6, 1952 with Jeanne Crain and Thelma Ritter reprising their film roles.
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