The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is a comedy and romance film directed by Irving Reis, running about 95 minutes. “Rollicking Romantics!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.
Who’s in it. The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer stars Cary Grant as Richard Nugent, Myrna Loy as Judge Margaret Turner, Shirley Temple as Susan Turner and Rudy Vallee as Tommy Chamberlain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)?
- In US, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer worth watching?
- The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?
- The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer stars Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Shirley Temple, Rudy Vallee and Ray Collins.
- When was The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer released?
- The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.