Pillow to Post (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1945, Pillow to Post is a comedy film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 92 minutes. “Spicy is the word for this daring Love drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With a war on and most men being drafted, Howard Oil Supply Company has no salesmen left. So daughter Jean hits the road and does not make one sale. She finally gets one tentative sale with the Black Hills Oil Co., but Earl wants dinner with her. With the shortage of housing due to the war, Jean needs a military husband to get a place to stay in Clayfield, which is next to Camp Clay. She gets Lt. Mallory to act as her husband just to register. Then things go wrong as his commanding officer is there and believes them to be married. It gets worse as Don's mother shows up and then Jean's father.
Who’s in it. Pillow to Post stars Ida Lupino as Jean Howard, Sydney Greenstreet as Colonel Michael Otley, William Prince as Lieutenant Don Mallory and Stuart Erwin as Captain Jack Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pillow to Post has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pillow to Post page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pillow to Post tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pillow to Post (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pillow to Post change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pillow to Post worth watching?
- Pillow to Post holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pillow to Post?
- Pillow to Post stars Ida Lupino, Sydney Greenstreet, William Prince, Stuart Erwin and Johnny Mitchell.