Sitting Pretty
“Never was a baby-sitter like this!”
Synopsis
Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.
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Top Cast
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Robert Young
Harry King
Maureen O'Hara
Tacey King
Clifton Webb
Lynn Belvedere
Richard Haydn
Clarence Appleton
Louise Allbritton
Edna Philby
Randy Stuart
Peggy
Ed Begley
Horatio J. Hammond
Larry Olsen
Larry King
John Russell
Bill Philby
Betty Lynn
Ginger
Willard Robertson
Mr. Ashcroft
Charles Arnt
Mr. Taylor (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Townswoman (uncredited)
Barbara Blaine
Jitterbug (uncredited)
Boyd Cabeen
Club Patron (uncredited)
Ken Christy
Mr. McPherson (uncredited)
Mary Field
Della (uncredited)
Grayce Hampton
Mrs. Appleton (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Sitting Pretty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
F. Hugh Herbert, Gwen Davenport
Alfred Newman
Norbert Brodine
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sitting Pretty
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What is Sitting Pretty about?
Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.
Who directed Sitting Pretty?
Sitting Pretty was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Sitting Pretty?
The principal cast of Sitting Pretty includes Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb, Richard Haydn, Louise Allbritton.
When was Sitting Pretty released and how long is it?
Sitting Pretty was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Sitting Pretty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sitting Pretty was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Sitting Pretty based on a book or true story?
Sitting Pretty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gwen Davenport".