The Mating Season (1951)

6.6/10 101 min Comedy Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

John Lund

Val McNulty

Gene Tierney

Maggie Carleton

Thelma Ritter

Ellen McNulty

Miriam Hopkins

Fran Carleton

Jan Sterling

Betsy

Larry Keating

George C. Kalinger, Sr.

Gladys Hurlbut

Mrs. Conger

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Williamson

Malcolm Keen

Mr. Williamson

Ellen Corby

Annie

Billie Bird

Mugsy

Mary Young

Spinster

Grayce Hampton

Mrs. Fahnstock

William Fawcett

Mr. Tuttle

Jean Acker

Party Guest (uncredited)

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