Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold, Billy De Wolfe ...( see more  see more... ) , Mary Philips

A normal day in the Wilkins family: reticent beauty Ruth, crusty judge father, petition-happy political activist teen Miriam. Who should show up but Ruth's soldier pen pal Bill Seacroft...whom she doe...( read more  read more... )sn't know about. It seems Miriam used her sister's name and picture to build up wartime morale. Ruth reluctantly agrees to "humor" Bill for his 2-day leave, though she's just become engaged to her stuffy suitor Albert. Can Miriam's cloud castle last the weekend without crashing to earth?

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G, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: William D. Russell

Release Date: June 10, 1947

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  • March 27, 2008
    It's sad how forgotton this movie has become. Creative story, and a cast that had excellent chemistry make this romantic comedy a must-see.

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