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The Mating Season is a 1951 classic farce with elements of screwball comedy. A film made by Paramount Pictures, it was directed by Mitchell Leisen and produced by Charles Brackett from a screenplay by Charles Brackett, Richard Breen and Walter Reisch, based on the play Maggie by Caesar Dunn. The ensemble cast stars Gene Tierney, John Lund, Miriam Hopkins, and Thelma Ritter.
Original Release
01/12/1951
US Release
01/12/1951
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gene Tierney | Maggie Carleton |
| John Lund | Val McNulty |
| Miriam Hopkins | Fran Carleton |
| Thelma Ritter | Ellen McNulty |
| Jan Sterling | Betsy |
| Larry Keating | George C. Kalinger, Sr. / Mr. Kalinger, Sr. |
| James Lorimer | George C. Kalinger, Jr. |
| Gladys Hurlbut | Mrs. Conger |
| Cora Witherspoon | Mrs. Williamson |
| Malcolm Keen | Mr. Williamson |
Directors
Writers
Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen, Caesar Dunn
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gene Tierney | Maggie Carleton |
| John Lund | Val McNulty |
| Miriam Hopkins | Fran Carleton |
| Thelma Ritter | Ellen McNulty |
| Jan Sterling | Betsy |
| Larry Keating | George C. Kalinger, Sr. / Mr. Kalinger, Sr. |
| James Lorimer | George C. Kalinger, Jr. |
| Gladys Hurlbut | Mrs. Conger |
| Cora Witherspoon | Mrs. Williamson |
| Malcolm Keen | Mr. Williamson |
| Ellen Corby | Annie |
| Billie Bird | Mugsy |
| Mary Young | Spinster |
| Samuel Colt | Colonel Conger |
| Grayce Hampton | Mrs. Fahnstock |
| William H. Welsh | Mr. Paget |
| William Fawcett | Mr. Tuttle |
| Carol Coombs | Susie |
| Jean Acker | Party guest |
| Gordon Arnold | Wedding Usher / Party Guest |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Charles Brackett | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1952 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1952 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
