I Was a Mail Order Bride
Synopsis
On a bet with one of his practical-joking partners, a Los Angeles lawyer responds to an ad from a pretty Chicago magazine writer offering herself as a bridal candidate as an investigative reporting assignment, and then makes another bet that he can keep the relationship platonic for two weeks.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-06
Top Cast
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Valerie Bertinelli
Kate Tosconi
Ted Wass
Robert Fitzgerald
Kenneth Kimmins
Joe Kimbel
Karen Morrow
Eve Wister
Holland Taylor
Dottie Birmingham
Sam Wanamaker
Frank Tosconi
Jack Collins
Tucker
Jason Bernard
Judge
Judith Baldwin
Rita
David Chomsky
Bartender
Marie Denn
Mrs. Tucker
Lynnda Ferguson
Kelly
Hoke Howell
Baliff
Marii Mak
Japanese Woman
John Snee
Boy
Stephen Stout
Dad
Herb Vigran
Casey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Zito
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- I Was a Mail Order Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, Jaffe Productions, Tuxedo Limited Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Stephen Zito
John Addison
Donald H. Birnkrant
James T. Heckert
Marty Litke, Jack Grossbart, Michael Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Zito
Writer
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
James T. Heckert
Editor
Donald H. Birnkrant
Director of Photography
Michael Jaffe
Producer
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What is I Was a Mail Order Bride about?
On a bet with one of his practical-joking partners, a Los Angeles lawyer responds to an ad from a pretty Chicago magazine writer offering herself as a bridal candidate as an investigative reporting assignment, and then makes another bet that he can keep the relationship platonic for two weeks.
Who directed I Was a Mail Order Bride?
I Was a Mail Order Bride was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in I Was a Mail Order Bride?
The principal cast of I Was a Mail Order Bride includes Valerie Bertinelli, Ted Wass, Kenneth Kimmins, Karen Morrow, Holland Taylor.
When was I Was a Mail Order Bride released and how long is it?
I Was a Mail Order Bride was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Mail Order Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Mail Order Bride was composed by John Addison.