Bachelor Mother
""And a little child shall lead them"... into the most delightfully surprising complications you've seen on the screen!"
Originally released in 1939. Bachelor Mother is a comedy/romance film. directed by Garson Kanin. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ginger Rogers, David Niven, and Charles Coburn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (74 votes)
Budget
$509K
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $509,000
- Revenue
- $1,975,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bachelor Mother about?
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 sing...
Who directed Bachelor Mother?
Bachelor Mother was directed by Garson Kanin.
How long is Bachelor Mother?
Bachelor Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Bachelor Mother released?
Bachelor Mother was released on June 30, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bachelor Mother?
The main cast of Bachelor Mother includes Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn, Frank Albertson, E. E. Clive.