The Pleasure of His Company
“What a pleasure... and it's all yours!”
Synopsis
Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
Top Cast
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Fred Astaire
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
Debbie Reynolds
Jessica Poole
Lilli Palmer
Katharine Dougherty
Tab Hunter
Roger Henderson
Gary Merrill
James Dougherty
Charles Ruggles
Mackenzie Savage
Harold Fong
Toy
Elvia Allman
Mrs. Mooney
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Thompson (uncredited)
Edith Head
Dress Designer (uncredited)
Lomax Study
Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel A. Taylor
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Pleasure of His Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
Samuel A. Taylor, Cornelia Otis Skinner
Alfred Newman
Robert Burks
Alma Macrorie, Edward Warschilka
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
William Perlberg
Producer
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Samuel A. Taylor
Screenplay
George Seaton
Director
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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What is The Pleasure of His Company about?
Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
Who directed The Pleasure of His Company?
The Pleasure of His Company was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Pleasure of His Company?
The principal cast of The Pleasure of His Company includes Fred Astaire, Debbie Reynolds, Lilli Palmer, Tab Hunter, Gary Merrill.
When was The Pleasure of His Company released and how long is it?
The Pleasure of His Company was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pleasure of His Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pleasure of His Company was composed by Alfred Newman.