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Living in a Big Way
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Living in a Big Way

1947-06-10 · 104 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Music

A World War II pilot (Gene Kelly) comes home to a bride (Marie McDonald) who, spoiled by her father (Charles Winninger), now wants a divorce.

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Directors
Gregory La Cava
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,839,000
Revenue
USD 1,513,000

Top Cast

Gene KellyGene KellyLeo Gogarty
Marie McDonaldMarie McDonaldMargo Morgan
Charles WinningerCharles WinningerD. Rutherford Morgan
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterPeggy Randall
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonMrs. Minerva Alsop Morgan
Jean AdairJean AdairAbigail Morgan
Clinton SundbergClinton SundbergEverett Hanover Smythe
John WarburtonJohn WarburtonSkippy' Stuart Simms
William PhillipsSchultz
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesDolly
John AlexanderJohn AlexanderAttorney Ambridge
Phyllis KennedyPhyllis KennedyAnnie Pearl, the Maid
Barbara BillingsleyBarbara BillingsleyG.I. Bill's Wife (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyBroken Arms' Sailors Wife (uncredited)
Margia DeanMargia DeanJunior League Girl (uncredited)
Charles LaneCharles LaneHawkins (uncredited)
Marie WindsorMarie WindsorJane, Junior League Girl (uncredited)
Shelley WintersShelley WintersJunior League Girl (uncredited)
Jimmy HuntJimmy HuntMichael Randall Jr.
Maxine GatesSailor's Wife

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