The Major and the Minor (1942)

09/16/1942 (US) • 1h 40m

Comedy, Romance

Is she a kid - or is she kidding?

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ginger Rogers

Susan Applegate

Ray Milland

Major Kirby

Rita Johnson

Pamela Hill

Robert Benchley

Mr. Osborne

Diana Lynn

Lucy Hill

Edward Fielding

Colonel Hill

Frankie Thomas

Cadet Osborne

Raymond Roe

Cadet Wigton

Charles Smith

Cadet Korner


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$2,500,000.00

Keywords

military officer

romcom

deception

train

marriage engagement

military academy

adult as a child

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