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 |
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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
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Quotes from
Joe Carter: Railroad.
Benjamin Dingle: No, I mean, what's your job?
Joe Carter: I'm a mechanic. I work in a baby carriage factory.
Benjamin Dingle: Where?
Joe Carter: California.
Benjamin Dingle: San Francisco?
Joe Carter: Burbank.
Benjamin Dingle: Baby carriage factory, eh?
Joe Carter: Yep. Tokyo Baby Carriage Corporation - plain and fancy baby carriages for carrying babies to Tokyo.
Benjamin Dingle: Oh. Maybe you think this is none of my business.
Joe Carter: Maybe I do.
Benjamin Dingle: Probably your name isn't even Bill Carter.
Joe Carter: Probably not. It's probably Joe Carter.
Joe Carter: What do you do?
Benjamin Dingle: I'm a well-to-do, retired millionaire. How 'bout you?
Joe Carter: Same.
[Carter and Dingle are reading a "Dick Tracy" comic strip]
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Is that the best you can do with your time?
Joe Carter: Mmm. Got to keep up with what's going on.
Benjamin Dingle: I missed two Sundays with "Superman" once, and I've never felt right since.
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Seems to me you might read something more beneficial.
Joe Carter: Like what?
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Like the editorials, for instance, or the columns. All well-informed people read the columnists.
Benjamin Dingle: Such as Mr. Pendergast, I suppose.
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: You're right, I suppose. Mr. Pendergast always reads the columnists.
Joe Carter: Are they funny?
Benjamin Dingle: Sometimes, but no pictures.
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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).
The unusual little car Connie's friends drive is a Fiat Topolino convertible. 'Topolino' means 'little mouse' in Italian.
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