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The Major and the Minor (1942)

Movie"Is she a kid - or is she kidding?"
Audience Score
70
The Major and the MinorCriterion Channel logoWatch on Criterion Channel
NR 1 hr 40 minSep 16th, 1942Comedy, Romance
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Returning to her hometown from New York, Susan Applegate learns that she hasn't enough for the train fare and disguises herself as a twelve-year-old to travel for half the price. She hides from the conductors in the compartment of Major Philip Kirby, a military school instructor, who takes the "child" under his wing.
StarringGinger RogersRay MillandRita Johnson
DirectorBilly Wilder
WritersCharles BrackettBilly Wilder

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 16th, 1942
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 22nd, 2008 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,500,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
romcomtraindeceptionmilitary officermarriage engagementmilitary academyadult as a child