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Bundle of Joy

NR19561h 38mNorman Taurog
IMDb 6.0

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"Full of love, songs, laughs and surprises!"

Kitschy musical remake of "Bachelor Mother". Debbie Reynolds plays an over-eager clerk in a large department store and Eddie Fisher plays the boss' son. After getting fired from her job, she finds an adorable baby on the steps of the foundling home and the folks inside mistake her for the mother. Fisher, well-meaning, but obtuse, tries to help her out with the baby, and the buds of romance begin to appear. Meanwhile old Merlin, the owner of the store, thinks he just might be a grandfather...

ComedyRomance
BabyDepartment StoreMusicalChristmas

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What is Bundle of Joy (1956) about?

Kitschy musical remake of "Bachelor Mother". Debbie Reynolds plays an over-eager clerk in a large department store and Eddie Fisher plays the boss' son. After getting fired from her job, she finds an adorable baby on the steps of the foundling home and the folks inside mistake her for the mother. Fisher, well-meaning, but obtuse, tries to help her out with the baby, and the buds of romance begin…

Who stars in Bundle of Joy?

Bundle of Joy stars Eddie Fisher (Dan Merlin), Debbie Reynolds (Polly Parish), Adolphe Menjou (J. B. Merlin), Tommy Noonan (Freddie Miller), Nita Talbot (Mary). The film was directed by Norman Taurog.

How long is Bundle of Joy?

Bundle of Joy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is Bundle of Joy worth watching?

Bundle of Joy holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. 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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