The More the Merrier

The More the Merrier is a 1943 comedy film which makes fun of the World War II time housing shortage, especially in Washington, D.C.. A young woman sublets half of her tiny apartment to a middle aged man, who promptly sublets half of his half to a young man. Romance ensues. It stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Stanley Clements, Charles Coburn and Richard Gaines.

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1943 - World War II - Washington, D.C. - Jean Arthur - Joel McCrea - Stanley Clements - Charles Coburn - Richard Gaines

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The movie was written by Richard Flournoy, Lewis R. Foster, Garson Kanin (uncredited), Frank Ross and Robert Russell. It was directed by George Stevens.

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Richard Flournoy - Lewis R. Foster - Garson Kanin - Frank Ross - Robert Russell - George Stevens

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It won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Charles Coburn) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jean Arthur), Best Director, Best Picture, Best Writing, Original Story and Best Writing, Screenplay.

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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor - Best Actress in a Leading Role - Best Director - Best Picture - Best Writing, Original Story - Best Writing, Screenplay

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