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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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 GardenMISMATCHED 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 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
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Call Mr. Pendagast, Charile??? (Mr. Pendagast is her fiance)
Joe Carter: Sure, why not?
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: Of course you don't realize that Mr. Pendagast is the type man who has twice been to the White House for dinner.
[to Charles J. Pendergast, her fiancee]
Constance 'Connie' Milligan: You've been shushing me for 22 months now. You've shushed your last shush!
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Facts about
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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