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The More the Merrier (1943) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by George Stevens and produced by George Stevens and Fred Guiol.

Academy Awards 1943 --- Ceremony Number 16 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Supporting ActorCharles CoburnWon
Best ActressJean ArthurNominated
Best DirectorGeorge StevensNominated
Best PictureColumbiaNominated
Best WritingRobert Russell, Frank RossNominated
Best WritingRobert Russell, Frank Ross, Richard Flournoy, Lewis R. FosterNominated

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MISMATCHED COUPLES BLOGATHON: Jean Arthur and Joel McRea in The More the Merrier (1943)

MISMATCHED COUPLES BLOGATHON: Jean Arthur and Joel McRea in The More the Merrier (1943) On March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from filmcomment.com The Mismatched Couples Blogathon is here! And you know I love a blogathon. Blogathons AND misma... Read full article


Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn believe “The More the Merrier”

Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn believe “The More the Merrier” The More the Merrier (1943) is an American romantic comedy directed by George Stevens and starring Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn. This was director Steven’s last feature film before he j... Read full article


Silver Screen Standards: The More the Merrier (1943)

Silver Screen Standards: The More the Merrier (1943) Lately, I’ve only been interested in comedies and musicals, the kinds of pictures that make the viewer feel happy in spite of whatever madness is at work in the world outside. Depression and World War II-era mood boosters were quite literally... Read full article


COMEDY GOLD #13: The morning routine from The More The Merrier (1943)

COMEDY GOLD #13: The morning routine from The More The Merrier (1943) On March 18, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized One of the most endearing rom-coms of all time, the premise of The More the Merrier (dir. George Stevens, 1943) is full of comedic potential: during the war... Read full article


Screening of “The More the Merrier” at Daystar Center April 4

Screening of “The More the Merrier” at Daystar Center April 4 Classic Movie Man Favorites Series: The More the Merrier Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street When: April 4, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald The More the Merrier (1943) is one of the great romantic... Read full article


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The More the Merrier Quotes:

Constance 'Connie' Milligan: 42 is a very safe, sane age. When a man has reached 42 he knows something. Like Mr. Pendergast. He's an important man.

Joe Carter: Have you got an aspirin?
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: No, but I've got a headache!

Benjamin Dingle: Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!

Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Well, you see that's the way with those older men like Mr. Pendergast. A girl gets to appreciate their more mature... (Joe kisses her passionately)... viewpoint... (Connie kisses him back)...

Charles J. Pendergast: Mr. Carter, I lie awake nights just worrying about the situation.
Benjamin Dingle: Little do you know how much you've got to worry about.
Charles J. Pendergast: Oh yes I do.
Benjamin Dingle: Oh no you don't.
Charles J. Pendergast: Oh yes I do.
Benjamin Dingle: Oh no you don't!
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The More the Merrier Facts
The unusual little car Connie's friends drive is a Fiat Topolino convertible. 'Topolino' means 'little mouse' in Italian.

Several cast members in studio records/casting call lists for this movie were not seen in the viewed print. These were (with their character names): Harry Bradley (Minister), Eddy Chandler (Police Captain), Kitty McHugh (Taxi Driver), Robert McKenzie (Southerner), Victor Potel (Cattleman), George Reed (Caretaker) and Mary Treen (Waitress).

Final film of Helen Holmes.

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