A Ticklish Affair
“It's more fun than marriage.”
Synopsis
A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.
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Carolyn Jones
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-01
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Shirley Jones
Amy Martin
Gig Young
Key Weedon
Red Buttons
Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley
Carolyn Jones
Tandy Martin
Edgar Buchanan
Captain Martin / Gramps
Eddie Applegate
Yeoman Corker Bell
Edward Platt
Captain Haven Hitchcock
Bill Mumy
Alex Martin
Bryan Russell
Luke Martin
Robert Foulk
Policeman
Milton Frome
Fireman
Peter Robbins
Grover Martin
Brian Avery
Signalman (uncredited)
Tol Avery
Charlie (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
Observer at Car (uncredited)
John Brennan
Officer (uncredited)
John Burnside
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Boyd Cabeen
Onlooker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Brooks Flippen
- Original Score
- George Stoll
- Original Title
- A Ticklish Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Ruth Brooks Flippen
George Stoll
Milton Krasner
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Brooks Flippen
Screenplay
George Sidney
Director
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Ticklish Affair
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What is A Ticklish Affair about?
A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.
Who directed A Ticklish Affair?
A Ticklish Affair was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in A Ticklish Affair?
The principal cast of A Ticklish Affair includes Shirley Jones, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Carolyn Jones, Edgar Buchanan.
When was A Ticklish Affair released and how long is it?
A Ticklish Affair was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Ticklish Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Ticklish Affair was composed by George Stoll.