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Pitchin' in the Kitchen
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Pitchin' in the Kitchen

1943-09-10 · 18 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

While his wife works at a defense plant, Hugh stays home and tries to do the housework.

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Directors
Jules White
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertAdam Spiggott
Dorothy ApplebyDorothy ApplebyDagmar Spiggott, the wife
Vi AthensPearl the Plumber
Frank SullyFrank SullyAlbert, the Neighbor
Symona BonifaceSymona BonifaceCooking Show Hostess (voice)
Al ThompsonAl ThompsonMan in Office (uncredited)
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMiss Clabber (uncredited)

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