Living in a Big Way(1947)
When a gal who's got curves... meets a guy who's got angles... it's loving... laughing... living in a big way!
Living in a Big Way Synopsis
A World War II pilot (Gene Kelly) comes home to a bride (Marie McDonald) who, spoiled by her father (Charles Winninger), now wants a divorce.
Living in a Big Way (1947) is a comedy and music film directed by Gregory La Cava, released on June 10, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger and Phyllis Thaxter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory La Cava
- Writers:
- Gregory La Cava, Gregory La Cava, Irving Ravetch
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Lennie Hayton
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,839,000
- Revenue:
- $1,513,000
- Status:
- Released
Living in a Big Way (1947) Trailer
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Living in a Big Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Kelly
as Leo Gogarty
Marie McDonald
as Margo Morgan
Charles Winninger
as D. Rutherford Morgan
Phyllis Thaxter
as Peggy Randall
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Minerva Alsop Morgan
Jean Adair
as Abigail Morgan
Clinton Sundberg
as Everett Hanover Smythe
John Warburton
as Skippy' Stuart Simms
- William Phillips
William Phillips
as Schultz
Bernadene Hayes
as Dolly
John Alexander
as Attorney Ambridge
Phyllis Kennedy
as Annie Pearl, the Maid
Key crew
Directed by Gregory La Cava, written by Gregory La Cava, Gregory La Cava and Irving Ravetch, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Living in a Big Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Living in a Big Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Living in a Big Way online?
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Living in a Big Way (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Living in a Big Way?
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The main cast of Living in a Big Way (1947) includes Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger, Phyllis Thaxter and Spring Byington. The film was directed by Gregory La Cava. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Living in a Big Way released?
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Living in a Big Way was released on June 10, 1947 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Living in a Big Way worth watching?
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Living in a Big Way (1947) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Living in a Big Way?
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Yes. The official Living in a Big Way trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.