Standing Room Only
“What a Girl Will Do to Get a Bed in Washington!”
Synopsis
During WWII, an executive and his secretary arrive in Washington, DC on business but, because of the housing shortage, are unable to find hotel rooms. In desperation, they pretend to be married and hire themselves out as a butler and maid in order to secure lodgings. Comedy.
Top Cast
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Paulette Goddard
Jane Rogers
Fred MacMurray
Lee Stevens
Edward Arnold
T.J. Todd
Anne Revere
Maj. Harriet Cromwell
Roland Young
Ira Cromwell
Hillary Brooke
Alice Todd
Clarence Kolb
Glen Ritchie
Isabel Randolph
Jane Ritchie
Porter Hall
Hugo Farenhall
Veda Ann Borg
Peggy Fuller
Frank Faylen
Cabbie
Sig Arno
Waiter
John Hamilton
General
Yvonne De Carlo
Secretary
Winifred Harris
Wife of Admiral
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Standing Room Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg, Al Martin
Robert Emmett Dolan
William Shea
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Darrell Ware
Screenplay
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
William Shea
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Standing Room Only
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Standing Room Only about?
During WWII, an executive and his secretary arrive in Washington, DC on business but, because of the housing shortage, are unable to find hotel rooms. In desperation, they pretend to be married and hire themselves out as a butler and maid in order to secure lodgings. Comedy.
Who directed Standing Room Only?
Standing Room Only was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Standing Room Only?
The principal cast of Standing Room Only includes Paulette Goddard, Fred MacMurray, Edward Arnold, Anne Revere, Roland Young.
When was Standing Room Only released and how long is it?
Standing Room Only was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Standing Room Only?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Standing Room Only was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Standing Room Only?
Standing Room Only holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).