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A Majority of One (1961)

That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !

Genre : Comedy, Family, Drama

Runtime : 2H 36M

Director : Mervyn LeRoy
Writer : Leonard Spigelgass

Synopsis

A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.

Actors

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell
Mrs. Bertha Jacoby
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Koichi Asano
Ray Danton
Ray Danton
Jerome Black
Madlyn Rhue
Madlyn Rhue
Alice Black
Mae Questel
Mae Questel
Mrs. Esther 'Essie' Rubin
Marc Marno
Marc Marno
Eddie
Gary Vinson
Gary Vinson
Mr. McMillon
Sharon Hugueny
Sharon Hugueny
Bride
Frank Wilcox
Frank Wilcox
Noah Putnam

Crews

Mervyn LeRoy
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Leonard Spigelgass
Leonard Spigelgass
Theatre Play
Leonard Spigelgass
Leonard Spigelgass
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

Majority of One, A   Original Trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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