The Mating Game(1959)
Filmed on location in the haystack!
The Mating Game Synopsis
Tax collector Lorenzo Charlton comes to the Larkins' farm to ask why Pop Larkins has never filed an income tax return. Charlton has to stay for a day to try to estimate the income from the farm, but it isn't easy to calculate when the farmer has such a lovely daughter.
The Mating Game (1959) is a comedy and romance film directed by George Marshall, released on April 29, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas and Fred Clark. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- William Roberts, H. E. Bates
- Producers:
- Philip Barry Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Robert J. Bronner
- Composer:
- Jeff Alexander
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Mating Game (1959) Trailer
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The Mating Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
Debbie Reynolds
as Mariette Larkin
Tony Randall
as Lorenzo Charlton
Paul Douglas
as Pop Larkin
Fred Clark
as Oliver Kelsey
Una Merkel
as Ma Larkin
Philip Ober
as Wendell Burnshaw
Philip Coolidge
as Reverend Osgood
Charles Lane
as Bigelow
Trevor Bardette
as Chief Guthrie
William Smith
as Barney
Addison Powell
as DeGroot
- Rickey Murray
Rickey Murray
as Lee Larkin
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by William Roberts and H. E. Bates, produced by Philip Barry Jr..
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The Mating Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Mating Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mating Game online?
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The Mating Game (1959) 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 The Mating Game?
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The main cast of The Mating Game (1959) includes Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas, Fred Clark and Una Merkel. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mating Game released?
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The Mating Game was released on April 29, 1959 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Mating Game worth watching?
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The Mating Game (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 16 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 The Mating Game?
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