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Two Grooms for a Bride

Original title: The Reluctant Bride
  • 1955
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
77
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Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker, Virginia Bruce, John Carroll, and Henry Cass in Two Grooms for a Bride (1955)
ComedyRomance

A money-to-burn and girl-chasing Texas oilman and a sensitive, dignified entomologist find themselves together in Winchester, England charged with taking care of a brood of wild kids.A money-to-burn and girl-chasing Texas oilman and a sensitive, dignified entomologist find themselves together in Winchester, England charged with taking care of a brood of wild kids.A money-to-burn and girl-chasing Texas oilman and a sensitive, dignified entomologist find themselves together in Winchester, England charged with taking care of a brood of wild kids.

  • Director
    • Henry Cass
  • Writer
    • Frederick Stephani
  • Stars
    • John Carroll
    • Virginia Bruce
    • Brian Oulton
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    77
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henry Cass
    • Writer
      • Frederick Stephani
    • Stars
      • John Carroll
      • Virginia Bruce
      • Brian Oulton
    • 5User reviews
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    Top Cast23

    John Carroll
    John Carroll
    • Jeff Longstreet
    Virginia Bruce
    Virginia Bruce
    • Laura Weeks
    Brian Oulton
    Brian Oulton
    • Prof. Baker
    Kay Callard
    • Lola Sinclair
    Michael Caridia
    • Tony
    Barbara Brown
    • Ra
    Kit Terrington
    • Big
    Alexander Gauge
    Alexander Gauge
    • Humbold
    Donald Stewart
    Donald Stewart
    • Cadwell
    Anita Sharp-Bolster
    Anita Sharp-Bolster
    • Mrs. Fogarty
    • (as Anita Sharp Bolster)
    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Mr. Fogarty
    Tom Gill
    • Macarthy
    Ernest Jay
    • Minister
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Boxer
    Karen Greer
    • Candy Sugar
    Tucker McGuire
    Tucker McGuire
    • Claire
    • (as Tucker Maguire)
    Ann Duran
    • Violet Blue
    Tony Adams
    • Director
      • Henry Cass
    • Writer
      • Frederick Stephani
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    • Trivia
      Judy Bloom's debut.
    • Goofs
      The book "The Science of Child Management" Virginia Bruce (Laura Weeks) is reading on the train, appears to have a brown paper dust jacket with the title labels on the front and spine stuck on.
    • Quotes
      • Laura Weeks: Please don't let me rush you. Biologically, physically and mentally, I'm quite capable of controlling my more primitive emotions
      • Prof. Baker: Yes, and remember our pact - nothing shall keep us from our work, but our discovery once completed shall be rewarded by our marriage.

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    FAQ1

    • Pamela Brown (Ra) was 38 when she played this child. Is she the oldest 'child' in movies?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Reluctant Bride
    • Filming locations
      • Southall Studios, Southall, Middlesex, England, UK(studio: made at)
    • Production company
      • Tempean Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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