Pillow to Post
Storyline & Plot Summary
With a war on and most men being drafted, Howard Oil Supply Company has no salesmen left. So daughter Jean hits the road and does not make one sale. She finally gets one tentative sale with the Black Hills Oil Co., but Earl wants dinner with her. With the shortage of housing due to the war, Jean needs a military husband to get a place to stay in Clayfield, which is next to Camp Clay. She gets Lt. Mallory to act as her husband just to register. Then things go wrong as his commanding officer is there and believes them to be married. It gets worse as Don's mother shows up and then Jean's father.
Production Details
Cast
Ida Lupino
Jean Howard
Sydney Greenstreet
Colonel Michael Otley
William Prince
Lieutenant Don Mallory
Stuart Erwin
Captain Jack Ross
Johnny Mitchell
Earl 'Slim' Clark
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Grace Wingate
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Kate Otley
Frank Orth
Clayfield Taxi Driver
Regina Wallace
Mrs. Mallory, Don's Mother
Willie Best
Lucille, Colonial Auto Court Porter
Louis Armstrong
Orchestra Leader
Robert Blake
Wilbur (uncredited)
Joyce Compton
Gertrude Wilson (uncredited)
William Conrad
First Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Dorothy Dandridge
Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
Carol Hughes
Loolie Fisher (uncredited)
Grady Sutton
Alex, Coast Oil Flunky (uncredited)
Sue Moore
Doris Wilson (uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.
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