A Ticklish Affair(1963)
It's more fun than marriage.
A Ticklish Affair Synopsis
A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.
A Ticklish Affair (1963) is a romance and comedy film directed by George Sidney, released on August 18, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Shirley Jones, Gig Young, Red Buttons and Carolyn Jones. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sidney
- Writers:
- Ruth Brooks Flippen
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- George Stoll
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
A Ticklish Affair (1963) Trailer
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A Ticklish Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Jones
as Amy Martin
Gig Young
as Key Weedon
Red Buttons
as Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley
Carolyn Jones
as Tandy Martin
Edgar Buchanan
as Captain Martin / Gramps
- Eddie Applegate
Eddie Applegate
as Yeoman Corker Bell
Edward Platt
as Captain Haven Hitchcock
Bill Mumy
as Alex Martin
Bryan Russell
as Luke Martin
Robert Foulk
as Policeman
Milton Frome
as Fireman
Peter Robbins
as Grover Martin
Key crew
Directed by George Sidney, written by Ruth Brooks Flippen, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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A Ticklish Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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A Ticklish Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Ticklish Affair?
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The main cast of A Ticklish Affair (1963) includes Shirley Jones, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Carolyn Jones and Edgar Buchanan. The film was directed by George Sidney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Ticklish Affair released?
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A Ticklish Affair was released on August 18, 1963 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is A Ticklish Affair worth watching?
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A Ticklish Affair (1963) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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