Bachelor Mother(1939)
"And a little child shall lead them"... into the most delightfully surprising complications you've seen on the screen!
Bachelor Mother Synopsis
Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
Bachelor Mother (1939) is a comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin, released on June 30, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn and Frank Albertson. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Garson Kanin
- Writers:
- Felix Jackson, Norman Krasna
- Producers:
- Buddy G. DeSylva
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $509,000
- Revenue:
- $1,975,000
- Status:
- Released
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BACHELOR MOTHER [1939 TRAILER]
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Bachelor Mother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ginger Rogers
as Polly Parrish
David Niven
as David Merlin
Charles Coburn
as J. B. Merlin
Frank Albertson
as Freddie Miller
E. E. Clive
as Butler
- Elbert Coplen Jr.
Elbert Coplen Jr.
as Johnnie
Ferike Boros
as Mrs. Weiss
Ernest Truex
as Investigator
Leonard Penn
as Jerome Weiss
Paul Stanton
as Hargraves
Frank M. Thomas
as Doctor
Edna Holland
as Matron
Key crew
Directed by Garson Kanin, written by Felix Jackson and Norman Krasna, produced by Buddy G. DeSylva.
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Bachelor Mother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 81 ratings.
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Bachelor Mother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bachelor Mother online?
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Bachelor Mother (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bachelor Mother?
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The main cast of Bachelor Mother (1939) includes Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn, Frank Albertson and E. E. Clive. The film was directed by Garson Kanin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bachelor Mother released?
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Bachelor Mother was released on June 30, 1939 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Bachelor Mother worth watching?
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Bachelor Mother (1939) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 81 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.
Is there a trailer for Bachelor Mother?
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