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The Major and the Minor

NR19421h 40mBilly Wilder
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 73
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"Is she a kid - or is she kidding?"

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

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What is The Major and the Minor (1942) about?

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

Who stars in The Major and the Minor?

The Major and the Minor stars Ginger Rogers (Susan Applegate), Ray Milland (Major Kirby), Rita Johnson (Pamela Hill), Robert Benchley (Mr. Osborne), Diana Lynn (Lucy Hill). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is The Major and the Minor?

The Major and the Minor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is The Major and the Minor worth watching?

The Major and the Minor holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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