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Bachelor Flat (1961): Cast

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Bachelor Flat is a 1961 comedy directed by Frank Tashlin, starring Terry-Thomas as Professor Bruce Patterson, Celeste Holm and Tuesday Weld. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Bachelor Flat (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Frank Tashlin
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bachelor Flat About?

The premise of Bachelor Flat without spoilers.

Professor Bruce Patterson, engaged to Helen Bushmill, is perpetually fending off the advances of his younger female students. When Helen goes on vacation he stays in her apartment, only to find Libby, Helen’s 17‑year‑old daughter, whom he mistakenly thinks is another student. During the visit Libby attracts the attention of the neighbour, Mike.

Bachelor Flat Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • woman smokes a cigar
  • cigar smoking
  • american
  • college
  • house
  • peace
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Bachelor Flat Cast & Characters

Terry-Thomas leads the cast as Professor Bruce Patterson, with Celeste Holm as Helen Bushmill and Tuesday Weld as Libby Bushmill / Libby Smith. Directed by Frank Tashlin; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Frank Tashlin

More films directed by Frank Tashlin: The Private Navy of Sgt. O’Farrell, Caprice, The Glass Bottom Boat and The Alphabet Murders.

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Videos

Bachelor Flat Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bachelor Flat.

Bachelor Flat (1962) Official Trailer #1 - Richard Beymer
Cars

Cars in Bachelor Flat

15 cars on screen, including the 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I and the 1957 Lambretta LD.

All 15 cars
  • 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I in Bachelor Flat 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I Main role
  • 1957 Lambretta LD in Bachelor Flat 1957 Lambretta LD Important role
  • Austin FX3 Taxi in Bachelor Flat Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role
  • 1958 Chrysler New Yorker in Bachelor Flat 1958 Chrysler New Yorker Minor role

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FAQ

Bachelor Flat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bachelor Flat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bachelor Flat?

Bachelor Flat runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Bachelor Flat released?

Bachelor Flat was released on December 7, 1961.

Who directed Bachelor Flat?

Bachelor Flat was directed by Frank Tashlin.

More films by Frank Tashlin

Who is in the cast of Bachelor Flat?

Bachelor Flat stars Terry-Thomas as Professor Bruce Patterson, Celeste Holm as Helen Bushmill and Tuesday Weld as Libby Bushmill / Libby Smith, among 24 credited actors.

Does Bachelor Flat have a post-credit scene?

No. Bachelor Flat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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