The Major and the Minor
Susan Applegate, tired of New York after one year and twenty-five jobs, decides to return to her home town in Iowa. Discovering she hasn't enough money for the train fare, Susan disguises herself as a twelve-year-old and travels for half the price. Caught out by the conductors, she hides in the compartment of Major Philip Kirby, a military school instructor who takes the "child" under his wing.
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The Major and the Minor
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 16, 1942
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Comedy, Romance
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Major and the Minor
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Billy Wilder
Budget
$2,500,000
Description
Susan Applegate, tired of New York after one year and twenty-five jobs, decides to return to her home town in Iowa. Discovering she hasn't enough money for the train fare, Susan disguises herself as a twelve-year-old and travels for half the price. Caught out by the conductors, she hides in the compartment of Major Philip Kirby, a military school instructor who takes the "child" under his wing.
