The More the Merrier Overview:

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)

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 29, 2024 From The Old Hollywood Garden

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”

By Stephen Reginald on Jan 1, 2021 From Classic Movie Man

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)

By Jennifer Garlen on May 12, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

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 m... Read full article


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

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 18, 2019 From The Old Hollywood Garden

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

By Stephen Reginald on Mar 20, 2017 From Classic Movie Man

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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Quotes from

[to Charles J. Pendergast, her fiancee]
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: You've been shushing me for 22 months now. You've shushed your last shush!


Constance 'Connie' Milligan: You look... messy. Don't you ever brush your hair?
Joe Carter: I bet Mr. Pendergast combs his hair every hour, on the hour.
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Mr. Pendergast has no hair!


Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Mr. Dingle. I prefer sharing my apartment with a lady.
Benjamin Dingle: That's fine, so would I.
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Uh, I'm sure you'd be happier someplace else.
Benjamin Dingle: I've been there.


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Facts about

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.
The unusual little car Connie's friends drive is a Fiat Topolino convertible. 'Topolino' means 'little mouse' in Italian.
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