The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Seen it?1947 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pillow Talk or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
Teenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Writing, Original Screenplay.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irving Reis
- Cary GrantRichard
- Myrna LoyMargaret
- Shirley TempleSusan
- Rudy ValleeTommy
- Ray CollinsBeemish
- Harry DavenportThaddeus
- Johnny SandsJerry
- Don BeddoeJoey
- Lillian RandolphBessie
- Veda Ann BorgAgnes Prescott