Bachelor Mother (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Bachelor Mother is a comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin, running about 82 minutes. “"And a little child shall lead them"... into the most delightfully surprising complications you've seen on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bachelor Mother stars Ginger Rogers as Polly Parrish, David Niven as David Merlin, Charles Coburn as J. B. Merlin and Frank Albertson as Freddie Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bachelor Mother has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bachelor Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bachelor Mother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bachelor Mother (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bachelor Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bachelor Mother worth watching?
- Bachelor Mother holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bachelor Mother?
- Bachelor Mother stars Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn, Frank Albertson and E. E. Clive.
- When was Bachelor Mother released?
- Bachelor Mother was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.