The Mating Season
“The comedy of the year!!!”
Synopsis
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.
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Gene Tierney
Maggie Carleton
John Lund
Val McNulty
Miriam Hopkins
Fran Carleton
Thelma Ritter
Ellen McNulty
Jan Sterling
Betsy
Larry Keating
Mr. Kalinger Sr.
James Lorimer
George Kalinger Jr.
Gladys Hurlbut
Mrs. Conger
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Williamson
Malcolm Keen
Mr. Williamson
Ellen Corby
Annie
Billie Bird
Mugsy
Mary Young
Spinster
Samuel Colt
Colonel Conger
Grayce Hampton
Mrs. Fahnstock
William H. Welsh
Mr. Paget
William Fawcett
Mr. Tuttle
Carol Coombs
Susie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Caesar Dunn, Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- The Mating Season
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Caesar Dunn, Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen
Joseph J. Lilley
Charles Lang
Frank Bracht
Charles Brackett
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Charles Brackett
Writer
Walter Reisch
Writer
Richard L. Breen
Writer
Charles Brackett
Producer
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Frank Bracht
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mating Season
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mating Season about?
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.
Who directed The Mating Season?
The Mating Season was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in The Mating Season?
The principal cast of The Mating Season includes Gene Tierney, John Lund, Miriam Hopkins, Thelma Ritter, Jan Sterling.
When was The Mating Season released and how long is it?
The Mating Season was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mating Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mating Season was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.