The Major and the Minor
“Is she a kid - or is she kidding?”
Synopsis
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
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The Major and the Minor Original Trailer (Billy Wilder, 1942)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-08
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Susan Applegate
Ray Milland
Major Kirby
Rita Johnson
Pamela Hill
Robert Benchley
Mr. Osborne
Diana Lynn
Lucy Hill
Edward Fielding
Colonel Hill
Frankie Thomas
Cadet Osborne
Raymond Roe
Cadet Wigton
Charles Smith
Cadet Korner
Larry Nunn
Cadet Babcock
Billy Dawson
Cadet Miller
Lela Rogers
Mrs. Applegate
Aldrich Bowker
Reverend Doyle
Boyd Irwin
Major Griscom
Byron Shores
Captain Durand
Richard Fiske
Will Duffy
Norma Varden
Mrs. Osborne
Gretl Dupont
Mrs. Shackleford
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Fanny Kilbourne, Edward Childs Carpenter
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- The Major and the Minor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Wilder
Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Fanny Kilbourne, Edward Childs Carpenter
Robert Emmett Dolan
Leo Tover
Doane Harrison
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Wilder
Director
Charles Brackett
Writer
Billy Wilder
Writer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Doane Harrison
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Major and the Minor
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What is The Major and the Minor about?
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
Who directed The Major and the Minor?
The Major and the Minor was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in The Major and the Minor?
The principal cast of The Major and the Minor includes Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Rita Johnson, Robert Benchley, Diana Lynn.
When was The Major and the Minor released and how long is it?
The Major and the Minor was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Major and the Minor make at the box office?
The Major and the Minor grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Major and the Minor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Major and the Minor was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Major and the Minor?
The Major and the Minor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).