The Mating Game
1959, English. Directed by George Marshall.
Filmed on location in the haystack!
Tax collector Lorenzo Charlton comes to the Larkins' farm to ask why Pop Larkins has never filed an income tax return. Charlton has to stay for a day to try to estimate the income from the farm, but it isn't easy to calculate when the farmer has such a lovely daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George MarshallDirector
- Debbie ReynoldsMariette Larkin
- Tony RandallLorenzo Charlton
- Paul DouglasPop Larkin
- Fred ClarkOliver Kelsey
- Una MerkelMa Larkin
- Philip OberWendell Burnshaw
- Philip CoolidgeReverend Osgood
- Charles LaneBigelow
- Trevor BardetteChief Guthrie
- William SmithBarney
- Addison PowellDeGroot
- Rickey MurrayLee Larkin
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Roberts
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What The Mating Game is based on
The Mating Game is based on The Darling Buds of May, a 1958 novel by H. E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph.
Novel · 1958
The Darling Buds of May
By H. E. Bates
Published by Michael Joseph
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The Mating Game runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is The Mating Game on?
The Mating Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mating Game?
If you liked The Mating Game, try For Richer or Poorer, A Cinderella Story: Starstruck, Heartbreakers.
Who directed The Mating Game?
The Mating Game (1959) was directed by George Marshall and stars Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas.
What is The Mating Game based on?
The Mating Game is based on The Darling Buds of May, a 1958 novel by H. E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph.