The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
“A Merry Escapade! Scandalous! Joyous!”
Synopsis
In the late 1800s, Miss Pilgrim, a young stenographer, or typewriter, becomes the first female employee at a Boston shipping office. Although the men object to her at first, she soon charms them all, especially the handsome young head of the company. Their romance gets sidetracked when she becomes involved in the Women's Suffrage movement.
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Betty Grable
Cynthia Pilgrim
Dick Haymes
John Pritchard
Anne Revere
Alice Pritchard
Allyn Joslyn
Leander Woolsey
Gene Lockhart
Saxon
Elizabeth Patterson
Catherine Dennison
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Amanda Pritchard
Arthur Shields
Michael Michael
Charles Kemper
Herbert Jothan
Roy Roberts
Mr. Foster
Jeff Corey
Stenographer (uncredited)
Clarence G. Badger
Herbert Jothan (singing voice) (uncredited)
Marilyn Monroe
Telephone Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Field
Typewriting Academy Receptionist
Constance Purdy
Suffragette
Robert McCord
Office Clerk (uncredited)
Alice Mock
Alice Pritchard (singing voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton, Ernest Maas, Frederica Sagor Maas, Ira Gershwin
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, George Gershwin
- Original Title
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
George Seaton, Ernest Maas, Frederica Sagor Maas, Ira Gershwin
Alfred Newman, George Gershwin
Leon Shamroy
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck, William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
George Seaton
Writer
William Perlberg
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
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What is The Shocking Miss Pilgrim about?
In the late 1800s, Miss Pilgrim, a young stenographer, or typewriter, becomes the first female employee at a Boston shipping office. Although the men object to her at first, she soon charms them all, especially the handsome young head of the company. Their romance gets sidetracked when she becomes involved in the Women's Suffrage movement.
Who directed The Shocking Miss Pilgrim?
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim?
The principal cast of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim includes Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Anne Revere, Allyn Joslyn, Gene Lockhart.
When was The Shocking Miss Pilgrim released and how long is it?
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shocking Miss Pilgrim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shocking Miss Pilgrim was composed by Alfred Newman, George Gershwin.