The Mating Game 1959
“Filmed on location in the haystack!”
What is The Mating Game?
The Mating Game is a 1959 romantic comedy that follows Lorenzo Charlton, a tax collector who visits the Larkins' farm to investigate unpaid taxes. His mission becomes increasingly difficult as he attempts to calculate the farm's income while navigating the influence of the family and their daughter.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 29, 1959
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
The Mating Game is a 1959 romantic comedy that follows Lorenzo Charlton, a tax collector who visits the Larkins' farm to investigate unpaid taxes. His mission becomes increasingly difficult as he attempts to calculate the farm's income while navigating the influence of the family and their daughter. The film was written by William Roberts and serves as a loose adaptation of the 1958 novel The Darling Buds of May by H. E. Bates.
Culturally, the film is notable for being the final screen appearance of actor Paul Douglas, who portrayed Pop Larkin. It received recognition through Golden Laurel awards for the film itself as well as for the performances of the lead actors. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes, the movie provides a comedic look at the intersection of official government business and unconventional domestic life.
Should you watch it?
“A persistent tax collector finds his professional duties complicated by the charm of a farmer's daughter.”
- Features the final film performance of actor Paul Douglas.
- Won Golden Laurel awards for the film and lead performances.
- Offers a lighthearted comedic exploration of rural life and bureaucracy.
- The plot is only loosely based on the original 1958 novel by H. E. Bates.
Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies that focus on the humorous clash between urban professionals and rural families.
The film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone with a standard feature-length pace suitable for general audiences.
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Where can I stream The Mating Game?
The film is available to rent or buy on various digital platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
The film received positive recognition, including Golden Laurel awards, and serves as the final performance for Paul Douglas.
How long is the film?
The Mating Game has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
Is this a faithful adaptation of the book?
The film is described as being very loosely based on the 1958 novel The Darling Buds of May by H. E. Bates.
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