---
title: "The Milkman"
year: 1950
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-milkman-1950"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 148504
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Milkman (1950) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-milkman-1950

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Milkman is a film first released in 1950. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dairy heir becomes a rival milkman's unlikely hero."

### Why Watch
- Donald O'Connor's energetic performance
- Jimmy Durante's comic timing
- Classic 1950s comedy style

### Caveats & Content Note
- NR rating provides no content guidance
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted comedy appropriate for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, retro, slapstick

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed The Milkman?
Charles Barton directed the 1950 comedy The Milkman.

### Q: Which actors headline the cast?
The film stars Donald O'Connor, Jimmy Durante, and Piper Laurie.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A dairy owner's son takes a job as a milkman for a rival company.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is about 87 minutes (1 hour 27 minutes).

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on October 17, 1950.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Milkman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/148504)
- [The Milkman - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milkman)
- [Milkman, The 64% [The Milkman] (1950) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/195167-milkman-the)
- [The Milkman (1950)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-milkman-1950)
- [The Milkman (1932) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-milkman-1932)

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