The More the Merrier

Name: The More the Merrier
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1943-05-13
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7

1943 · Movie · Approved · 104 min · ★ 7.0 · 89% critics

ComedyRomance

During a wartime housing crunch in Washington, a working woman tries to do her part by renting out space in her apartment. Instead, she ends up with an older, mischievous lodger who brings in a second tenant without permission, turning a practical arrangement into a crowded setup full of misunderstandings, fast talk, and unexpected romance.

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Years: 1943
Release date: 1943-05-13
Language: English
Rated: Approved
Runtime: 104 min
Critic score: 89/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (95 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sweet, witty wartime screwball comedy built around cramped living quarters, matchmaking mischief, and a gentle romance; Not for you if you dislike dated attitudes or prefer bigger laughs like The Talk of the Town.

Pros: witty one-liners; warm chemistry; playful misunderstandings | Cons: predictable romance beats; tone shifts later; occasional slow stretch