The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1947, The Shocking Miss Pilgrim is a comedy, romance and music film directed by George Seaton, running about 85 minutes. “A Merry Escapade! Scandalous! Joyous!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the late 1800s, Miss Pilgrim, a young stenographer, or typewriter, becomes the first female employee at a Boston shipping office. Although the men object to her at first, she soon charms them all, especially the handsome young head of the company. Their romance gets sidetracked when she becomes involved in the Women's Suffrage movement.
Who’s in it. The Shocking Miss Pilgrim stars Betty Grable as Cynthia Pilgrim, Dick Haymes as John Pritchard, Anne Revere as Alice Pritchard and Allyn Joslyn as Leander Woolsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Shocking Miss Pilgrim sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shocking Miss Pilgrim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947)?
- In US, The Shocking Miss Pilgrim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shocking Miss Pilgrim worth watching?
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim?
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim stars Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Anne Revere, Allyn Joslyn and Gene Lockhart.
- When was The Shocking Miss Pilgrim released?
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.