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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944): Cast & Ratings

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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek is a 1944 romantic comedy directed by Preston Sturges, starring Porter Hall, Diana Lynn and Emory Parnell. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.

award nomination
1
Metascore
86
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Preston Sturges
Genres
Comedy , Romance , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Miracle of Morgan's Creek About?

The premise of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek without spoilers.

Trudy Kockenlocker, a spirited young woman, is stunned to discover she's married and expecting a child, with no memory of who her husband is. Seeking help, she turns to the naive Norval Jones, and their quest for answers leads to a series of comical misunderstandings. As they navigate the situation, Trudy's protective father, a police officer, becomes entangled in the escalating chaos, adding to the hilarious confusion.

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • screwball comedy
  • small town
  • sextuplets
  • world war two
  • national film registry
  • father daughter relationship
  • sister sister relationship
  • widower
  • pregnancy
  • governor
  • drunkenness
  • wedding
+38 more
  • fainting
  • multiple birth
  • stuttering
  • music store
  • sales clerk
  • bank clerk
  • maternity ward
  • marriage
  • justice of the peace
  • hospital
  • doctor
  • bank robbery
  • single father
  • christmas
  • hero father
  • unknown husband
  • told in flashback
  • newspaper editor
  • blackjack as weapon
  • horse drawn milk truck
  • spiked lemonade
  • just married sign
  • pregnancy test
  • rumor
  • gun discharges while being cleaned
  • walking through a screen door
  • bank safe
  • satire comedy
  • farce comedy
  • lemonade
  • cow
  • newlywed
  • fourth of july
  • fire pole
  • soldier
  • childhood friend
  • 4 f
  • scandal
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Cast & crew

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Cast

Porter Hall leads the cast, with Diana Lynn and Emory Parnell. Directed by Preston Sturges; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Preston Sturges

More films directed by Preston Sturges, best-rated first: The Lady Eve, The French, They Are a Funny Race, The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend and Unfaithfully Yours.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 86 on Metacritic.

Awards

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Awards & Nominations

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) trailer
  • Featurette Sam Hamm on The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
Cars

Cars in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

10 cars on screen, including the 1932 Ford Model B and the 1937 Dodge Touring Sedan.

All 10 cars
  • 1932 Ford Model B in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 1932 Ford Model B Main role
  • 1937 Dodge Touring Sedan in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 1937 Dodge Touring Sedan Important role
  • 1933 Chevrolet Eagle in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 1933 Chevrolet Eagle Minor role
  • 1937 Ford 2-Ton in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 1937 Ford 2-Ton Minor role
Details

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “모간 크리크의 기적” and “Sensation in Morgan's Creek”.

Also known as
  • 모간 크리크의 기적
  • Sensation in Morgan's Creek
  • Il miracolo del villaggio
  • El milagro de Morgan Creek
  • Csoda a Morgan-pataknál
  • Miracle au village
  • 모건 크리크의 기적
  • Диво у Морган Кріку
  • 摩根河的奇迹
  • Papai Por Acaso
  • Čudo u Morgan's Creeku
  • Чудо в Морганс-Крик
+1 more
  • Miraklet

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FAQ

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek FAQ: Cast & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Miracle of Morgan's Creek released?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was released on February 1, 1944.

Who directed The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was directed by Preston Sturges.

More films by Preston Sturges

Who is in the cast of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek stars Porter Hall, Diana Lynn and Emory Parnell, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Miracle of Morgan's Creek rated?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek has 86 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Was The Miracle of Morgan's Creek nominated for any awards?

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Miracle of Morgan's Creek have a post-credit scene?

No. The Miracle of Morgan's Creek has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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