The More The Merrier (1943) |

1h 44min. // Due to lack of housing in Washington D.C. during World War II, Connie Milligan rents part of her apartment to Benjamin Dingle, a wealthy retiree, and soldier Joe Carter. Although Connie is engaged, she falls in love with Joe.

Directed by: George Stevens

Writing Credits: Robert Russell (story and screenplay), Frank Ross (story and screenplay), Richard Flournoy (screenplay), Lewis R. Foster (screenplay)

Starring: Jean Arthur (as Connie Milligan), Joel McCrea (as Joe Carter), Charles Coburn (as Benjamin Dingle)

Enjoy The Movie!

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Awards:

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Charles Coburn.

WON.New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1943. Best Director. George Stevens.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Picture.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Actress in a Leading Role. Jean Arthur.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Director. George Stevens.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Writing, Original Story. Robert Russell (story and screenplay), Frank Ross (story and screenplay).

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Writing, Screenplay. Robert Russell (story and screenplay), Frank Ross (story and screenplay), Richard Flournoy (screenplay), Lewis R. Foster (screenplay).