The Mating Season(1951)
The comedy of the year!!!
The Mating Season Synopsis
Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.
The Mating Season (1951) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on January 12, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gene Tierney, John Lund, Miriam Hopkins and Thelma Ritter. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Caesar Dunn, Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch
- Producers:
- Charles Brackett
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mating Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Tierney
as Maggie Carleton
John Lund
as Val McNulty
Miriam Hopkins
as Fran Carleton
Thelma Ritter
as Ellen McNulty
Jan Sterling
as Betsy
Larry Keating
as Mr. Kalinger Sr.
- James Lorimer
James Lorimer
as George Kalinger Jr.
Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Conger
Cora Witherspoon
as Mrs. Williamson
Malcolm Keen
as Mr. Williamson
Ellen Corby
as Annie
Billie Bird
as Mugsy
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Caesar Dunn, Charles Brackett and Walter Reisch, produced by Charles Brackett.
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The Mating Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Mating Season – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mating Season?
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The main cast of The Mating Season (1951) includes Gene Tierney, John Lund, Miriam Hopkins, Thelma Ritter and Jan Sterling. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mating Season released?
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The Mating Season was released on January 12, 1951 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Mating Season worth watching?
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The Mating Season (1951) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.