The More the Merrier (1943) | |
| Director(s) | George Stevens |
| Producer(s) | Fred Guiol (associate), George Stevens |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Apartments, Mistaken Identity, Romance (Comic), Screwball Comedy, Washington D.C. |
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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)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Charles Coburn | Won |
| Best Actress | Jean Arthur | Nominated |
| Best Director | George Stevens | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Columbia | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Robert Russell, Frank Ross | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Robert Russell, Frank Ross, Richard Flournoy, Lewis R. Foster | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn believe “The More the Merrier”
By Stephen Reginald on Jan 1, 2021 From Classic Movie ManJean 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 BlogSilver 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 GardenCOMEDY 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 ManScreening 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
Classic Films in Focus: THE MORE THE MERRIER (1943)
By Jennifer Garlen on Mar 11, 2016 From Virtual ViragoDirected by George Stevens, The More the Merrier tackles serious wartime issues with a lively sense of humor, something contemporary audiences must have appreciated a great deal as they struggled with housing shortages, romantic complications, and the many other mundane problems of folks supporting ... Read full article
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Quotes from
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.
Joe Carter: I love you Connie. Did you hear what I said?
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Yes.
Joe Carter: Well, if you feel the same way would you tell me?
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Would you stay right where you are?
Joe Carter: Yes.
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: I love you more than anything in the world.
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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Facts about
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).
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