Bachelor Mother
“"And a little child shall lead them"... into the most delightfully surprising complications you've seen on the screen!”
Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
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Where is Bachelor Mother streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother is a 1939 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin. The cast is led by Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bachelor Mother was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 30, 1939, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Writers
- Felix Jackson, Norman Krasna
- Release date
- June 30, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Bachelor Mother cast & crew
Bachelor Mother was directed by Garson Kanin and written by Felix Jackson and Norman Krasna.
The cast features Ginger Rogers as Polly Parrish, David Niven as David Merlin, Charles Coburn as J. B. Merlin, Frank Albertson as Freddie Miller, E. E. Clive as Butler, and Elbert Coplen Jr. as Johnnie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Robert De Grasse, and it was produced by Buddy G. DeSylva.
Is Bachelor Mother worth watching?
Bachelor Mother holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 80 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Bachelor Mother is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Bachelor Mother
Ginger Rogers
Polly Parrish
David Niven
David Merlin
Charles Coburn
J. B. Merlin
Frank Albertson
Freddie Miller
E. E. Clive
Butler
Elbert Coplen Jr.
Johnnie
Ferike Boros
Mrs. Weiss
Ernest Truex
Investigator
Leonard Penn
Jerome Weiss
Paul Stanton
Hargraves
Frank M. Thomas
Doctor
Edna Holland
Matron
Bachelor Mother — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bachelor Mother in United States?
Bachelor Mother is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bachelor Mother in?
Bachelor Mother is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bachelor Mother?
Bachelor Mother runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is Bachelor Mother rated?
Bachelor Mother is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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