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The Major and the Minor (1942) | Criteria

Still from The Major and the Minor — The Major and the Minor (1942) — Billy WilderPhotographed by Leo Tover

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Billy Wilder

The Major and the Minor

English / 1942 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.58/5·8.1K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

Included in
Love in Disguise
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorBilly Wilder

WriterBilly Wilder, Charles Brackett

CinematographerLeo Tover

ComposerRobert Emmett Dolan

Editor

ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.

Cast

Ginger Rogersas Susan Applegate

Ray Millandas Major Kirby

Rita Johnsonas Pamela Hill

Robert Benchleyas Mr. Osborne

Diana Lynnas Lucy Hill

Edward Fieldingas Colonel Hill

Frankie Thomasas Cadet Osborne

Raymond Roeas Cadet Wigton

Charles Smithas Cadet Korner

Larry Nunnas Cadet Babcock

Billy Dawsonas Cadet Miller

Lela Rogersas Mrs. Applegate

Aldrich Bowkeras Reverend Doyle

Boyd Irwinas Major Griscom

Byron Shoresas Captain Durand

Richard Fiskeas Will Duffy

Norma Vardenas Mrs. Osborne

Gretl Dupontas Mrs. Shackleford

George Andersonas Train Passenger (uncredited)

Stanley Andrewsas Conductor #1 (uncredited)