Standing Room Only

"What a Girl Will Do to Get a Bed in Washington!"

Jan 7 1944 Approved 1h 23m
Comedy, Romance, War

During WWII, an executive and his secretary arrive in Washington, DC on business but, because of the housing shortage, are unable to find hotel rooms. In desperation, they pretend to be married and hire themselves out as a butler and maid in order to secure lodgings. Comedy.

Plot

During World War II, Lee Stevens travels to Washington D.C. with his secretary Jane Rogers in order to secure a government contract. Not thinking it through, Jane cancels their hotel reservations when she feels the accomodations are inadequate. With no rooms available in the entire city Lee and Jane pose as a married couple and take positions as maid and butler in the Cromwell's home until the contract can be secured.

Written by

Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg, Al Martin

Directed by

Sidney Lanfield

Cast

Paulette Goddard, Fred MacMurray, Edward Arnold

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
246
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA