Mrs. Mike
“A Great Book Becomes a Great Picture!”
Synopsis
This film is based on the novel, Mrs. Mike, which is based on the real life woman, Kathy O'Fallon Flannigan. A Boston teenager is sent to live with her uncle in frontier Canada because of her fragile health. She eventually falls in love with one of the few young, white males in the region. They marry and depart for the northern wilderness to set up house and home. The rest of the movie is about her struggles and joys of living and travelling in this rugged country.
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
Sgt. Mike Flannigan
Evelyn Keyes
Kathy O'Fallon Flannigan
J.M. Kerrigan
Uncle John
Angela Clarke
Sarah Carpentier
Will Wright
Dr. McIntosh
Nan Boardman
Georgette Beauclaire
Clarence Straight
Cameron
Frances Morris
Mrs. Howard
John Miljan
Mr. Howard
Joel Nestler
Pierre Carpentier
Jean Inness
Mrs. Mathers
Chief Yowlachie
Atenou
Fred Aldrich
Louis Beauclaire
Gary Lee Jackson
Tommy Henderson
Romere Darling
Mrs. Henderson
Archie Leonard
Trader Jim Henderson
James Fairfax
Danny Hawkins
Hamilton Camp
Tommy Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Lewis Levitt, DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- William Lava, Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Mrs. Mike
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Nassour Studios Inc., Regal Films, Huntington Hartford Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Alfred Lewis Levitt, DeWitt Bodeen, Nancy Freedman, Benedict Freedman
William Lava, Max Steiner
Joseph F. Biroc
Paul Weatherwax
Samuel Bischoff, Edward Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Edward Gross
Producer
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Louis King
Director
Alfred Lewis Levitt
Screenplay
DeWitt Bodeen
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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 Mrs. Mike
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mrs. Mike about?
This film is based on the novel, Mrs. Mike, which is based on the real life woman, Kathy O'Fallon Flannigan. A Boston teenager is sent to live with her uncle in frontier Canada because of her fragile health. She eventually falls in love with one of the few young, white males in the region. They marry and depart for the northern wilderness to set up house and home. The rest of the movie is about her struggles and joys of living and travelling in this rugged country.
Who directed Mrs. Mike?
Mrs. Mike was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Mrs. Mike?
The principal cast of Mrs. Mike includes Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, J.M. Kerrigan, Angela Clarke, Will Wright.
When was Mrs. Mike released and how long is it?
Mrs. Mike was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Mike?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Mike was composed by William Lava, Max Steiner.
Is Mrs. Mike based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Mike is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nancy Freedman", Novel: "Benedict Freedman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Mike?
Mrs. Mike holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).