Junior Miss (1945): Cast & Plot
Junior Miss is a 1945 comedy directed by George Seaton, starring Peggy Ann Garner as Judy Graves, Sylvia Field and Mona Freeman. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- George Seaton
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Junior Miss About?
The premise of Junior Miss without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Christmas season, a Manhattan family’s holiday plans go awry when thirteen‑year‑old Judy Graves becomes convinced that her newly arrived visiting uncle has just been released from prison. Her misunderstanding triggers a series of comedic mix‑ups and chaos that upends the festive spirit for the whole household.
Junior Miss Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- teenager
- teenage girl
- new york city
- playing cupid
- father daughter relationship
- boss's daughter
- uncle niece relationship
- father
- christmas
- lawyer
- new year's day
- ice skating
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- sibling relationship
- sister sister relationship
- unemployment
- new year's eve
- christmas eve
- party
- based on novel
- based on play
Junior Miss Cast & Characters
Peggy Ann Garner leads the cast as Judy Graves, with Sylvia Field as Mrs. Graves and Mona Freeman as Lois Graves. Directed by George Seaton; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Seaton
- Peggy Ann Garner as Judy Graves
- Sylvia Field as Mrs. Graves
- Mona Freeman as Lois Graves
- Allyn Joslyn as Harry Graves
Also Starring in Junior Miss
· 21 more- Barbara Whiting Fuffy Adams
- William Henderson Barlow Adams
- Stephen Dunne Uncle Willis Reynolds
- Scotty Beckett Haskell Cummings Jr.
- Dorothy Christy Mrs. Cummings
- John Alexander J. B. Curtis
- Faye Marlowe Ellen Curtis
- Alan Edwards Haskell Cummings Sr.
- Stanley Prager Joe-Elevator Operator
- Harry Carter Skating Rink Spectator (uncredited)
- Connie Gilchrist Hilda
- Howard Negley Doctor
- Lillian Bronson Maid
- Mel Tormé Sterling Brown
- Ruby Dandridge Rheba
- William Frambes Merrill Feuerbach
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- Tommy Mack Sign Painter
- Ruth Rickaby Saleslady
- Ray Klinge Donald Parker
- Mickey Titus Tommy Arbuckle
- Eddy Hudson Albert Kunody
More from George Seaton
More films directed by George Seaton, best-rated first: Miracle on 34th Street, 36 Hours, Airport and Showdown.
Junior Miss Plot Summary
What happens in Junior Miss from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In bustling New York City, Judy Graves and Lois Graves are a pair of lively, imaginative sisters aged 13 and 16 who fill their apartment with energy and questions about the adults around them. Their forgiving and patient mother, Grace, and their patient father, Harry Graves, a dedicated lawyer, provide the home’s steady center. Judy’s equally energetic friend, Fuffy Adams, drops by often, and the two girls dissect adult relationships the way they dissect movie plots, turning everyday moments into curious stories and bright commentary.
Full summary
The whole story of Junior Miss, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Junior Miss?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the first names of the two Graves sisters?
Junior Miss Also Known As
Also known as “A Menina Precoce”.
- Also known as
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- A Menina Precoce
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Junior Prom, Junior and Little.
Junior Miss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Junior Miss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Junior Miss?
Junior Miss runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Junior Miss released?
Junior Miss was released on June 16, 1945.
Who directed Junior Miss?
Junior Miss was directed by George Seaton.
More films by George Seaton Who is in the cast of Junior Miss?
Junior Miss stars Peggy Ann Garner as Judy Graves, Sylvia Field as Mrs. Graves and Mona Freeman as Lois Graves, among 25 credited actors.
Does Junior Miss have a post-credit scene?
No. Junior Miss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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