The Mating of Millie (1948)

6.9/10 87 min Comedy Romance

Overview

Self-sufficient in life and successful in business, prim and proper Millie McGonigle wants just one more thing, a child. When she asks to adopt orphan Tommy Bassett, but learns that she will first have to have a husband, Millie turns to a recently fired bus driver, Doug Andrews. Though he has no interest in marriage, Doug offers to help Millie find a husband by transforming her into a beautiful and exciting woman, one who catches the eye of two eligible bachelors, including the orphanage's president.

Cast

Glenn Ford

Doug Andrews

Evelyn Keyes

Millie McGonigle

Ron Randell

Ralph Galloway

Willard Parker

Phil Gowan

Jimmy Hunt

Tommy Bassett

Mabel Paige

Mrs. Hanson

Virginia Hunter

Madge

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Thomas

Wanda Perry

Elevator Girl (uncredited)

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