
He refuses to say “YES”, and she refuses to accept “NO”. Anabel Sims is relentless in her quest to find the perfect husband. Convinced that the handsome pediatrician Madison Brown is her ideal match, she devises an elaborate scheme to trap him into marriage.
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Explore the complete cast of Every Girl Should Be Married, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Diana Lynn
Julie Hudson

Cary Grant
Dr. Madison W. Brown

Alan Mowbray
Mr. Spitzer

Eddie Albert
Harry Proctor / 'Old' Joe (uncredited)

Franchot Tone
Roger Sanford

Richard Gaines
Sam McNutt

Elisabeth Risdon
Mary Nolan

Betsy Drake
Anabel Sims

Leon Belasco
Violinist

Fred Essler
Pierre

Anna Q. Nilsson
Saleslady

James Griffith
Insurance Salesman (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson
Clergyman (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Pierre's Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Harry Hayden
Gogarty

Chick Chandler
Soda Clerk
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Read the complete plot summary of Every Girl Should Be Married, including all major events, twists, and the full ending explained in detail. Explore key characters, themes, hidden meanings, and everything you need to understand the story from beginning to end.
Anabel Sims, Betsy Drake, a department store salesclerk, is captivated by the idea of marriage. When handsome pediatrician Dr. Madison W. Brown asks for her help in making a purchase, she decides that he is the one for her. He is happy as a bachelor, but Anabel proves to be a determined schemer. She learns all she can about him, everything from where he went to school to his favorite foods. Madison soon realizes her intentions and does his best to fend off the persistent admirer.
Anabel makes a reservation at a restaurant on a day when she knows that Madison habitually dines there. In an attempt to make him jealous, she pretends to be waiting for wealthy, three-times-married playboy Roger Sanford, who happens to be her employer and Madison’s university classmate. By chance, Roger shows up. Fortunately for her, Roger believes that she is using Madison as a ruse to get acquainted with him. However, the maneuver fails; Madison’s feelings remain unchanged.
Anabel comes up with more ingenious schemes, but they are all unsuccessful. However, Roger falls in love with her. He eventually asks her to marry him, but she only invites him to dinner at her home. When Julie, Anabel’s best friend, warns Madison, he begins to worry, knowing something of Roger’s success with women. The doctor invites himself to the little soirée. While waiting for Anabel, they are unexpectedly joined by Old Joe, Anabel’s longtime hometown beau, who announces that he and Anabel are finally going to get married. At first, Madison congratulates them, but after thinking about it, makes his own bid for her hand. Anabel leaves the decision up to Joe, who bows out, saying that he only wants her to be happy. After Joe leaves, Madison informs Anabel that her research on him was incomplete; he recognizes Joe’s voice as that of a radio performer he listens to frequently. Madison and Anabel are soon discussing their wedding plans with a clergyman.

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