The Mating Season

"The comedy of the year!!!"

Jan 12 1951 Not Rated 1h 41m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen

Directed by

Mitchell Leisen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,032
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA