---
title: "The Mating Season"
year: 1951
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mating-season-1951"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 108232
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Mating Season (1951) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mating-season-1951

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Mating Season is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A New Jersey mom pretends to be a maid, sparking comic chaos."

### Why Watch
- Humorous mistaken-identity plot
- Period charm of 1950s romance
- Cast includes Gene Tierney and Thelma Ritter

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story focuses on a single comedic misunderstanding, offering limited narrative depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film offers gentle humor suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, mistaken-identity, lighthearted, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
Ellen McNulty travels west to surprise her son, is mistaken for a maid, and maintains the ruse, leading to complications.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Gene Tierney, John Lund, Miriam Hopkins, Thelma Ritter, and Jan Sterling.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy and romance film.

### Q: When was the film released?
The Mating Season was released in the United States on January 12, 1951.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mating Season — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108232)
- [Mating Season, The 73% [The Mating Season] (1951) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/236743-mating-season-the)
- [Doba páření / The Mating Season (1951)](https://www.sms.cz/film/doba-pareni)
- [The Mating Season (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/38641-the-mating-season/prehled/)
- [Mating Season Season 1 - watch episodes streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/mating-season/season-1)

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