The Mating Season

Overview

Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.

Directed by Mitchell Leisen

Top cast

Gene Tierney

Maggie Carleton

John Lund

Val McNulty

Miriam Hopkins

Fran Carleton

Thelma Ritter

Ellen McNulty

Jan Sterling

Betsy

Larry Keating

Mr. Kalinger Sr.

J

James Lorimer

George Kalinger Jr.

Gladys Hurlbut

Mrs. Conger

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Williamson

Malcolm Keen

Mr. Williamson

Ellen Corby

Annie

Billie Bird

Mugsy

Mary Young

Spinster

S

Samuel Colt

Colonel Conger

Grayce Hampton

Mrs. Fahnstock

W

William H. Welsh

Mr. Paget

William Fawcett

Mr. Tuttle

C

Carol Coombs

Susie

Jean Acker

Party Guest (uncredited)

G

Gordon Arnold

Wedding Usher / Party Guest (uncredited)

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