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The Major and the Minor

Is she a kid - or is she kidding?

7.1(154)19421h 40m2

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$2.5M
Language
English
  • military officer
  • romcom
  • deception
  • train
  • marriage engagement
  • military academy
  • adult as a child

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Behind the camera

Director

Billy Wilder

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNRNew York City, New York16 Sept 1942
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical20 Sept 1946
  • XCXC

    • Theatrical26 Sept 1947

Frequently asked questions

The Major and the Minor was released on 16 September 1942.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    6/10/2026

    7/10

    When she is reduced to giving a lecherous businessman an egg shampoo, "Susan" (Ginger Rogers) decides it is time to abandon the big apple and return to Iowa. Snag is, they've put the bus fares up and she can't afford the $30-odd to get home. Then she hits on an idea. Pretend you are a twelve year old called "Su-Su" and go half price. The conductors on the train weren't born yesterday though, and after some cat and mo…

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