Bachelor Mother
1939, English. Directed by Garson Kanin.
"And a little child shall lead them"... into the most delightfully surprising complications you've seen on the screen!
Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Bachelor Mother isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Krasna, Felix Jackson
- Budget
- $509K
- Box office
- $2M
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Bachelor Mother: quick answers
Is Bachelor Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bachelor Mother?
Bachelor Mother runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Bachelor Mother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bachelor Mother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bachelor Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bachelor Mother is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bachelor Mother on?
Bachelor Mother isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bachelor Mother?
If you liked Bachelor Mother, try You've Got Mail, My Christmas Dream, A Hollywood Christmas.
Who directed Bachelor Mother?
Bachelor Mother (1939) was directed by Garson Kanin and stars Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn.