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A Ticklish Affair
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A Ticklish Affair

1963-08-18 · 88 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Comedy

A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.

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Directors
George Sidney
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shirley JonesShirley JonesAmy Martin
Gig YoungGig YoungKey Weedon
Red ButtonsRed ButtonsFlight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley
Carolyn JonesCarolyn JonesTandy Martin
Edgar BuchananEdgar BuchananCaptain Martin / Gramps
Eddie ApplegateEddie ApplegateYeoman Corker Bell
Edward PlattEdward PlattCaptain Haven Hitchcock
Bill MumyBill MumyAlex Martin
Bryan RussellBryan RussellLuke Martin
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkPoliceman
Milton FromeMilton FromeFireman
Peter RobbinsPeter RobbinsGrover Martin
Brian AveryBrian AverySignalman (uncredited)
Tol AveryTol AveryCharlie (uncredited)
Danny BorzageObserver at Car (uncredited)
John BrennanOfficer (uncredited)
John BurnsideJohn BurnsideChief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Boyd CabeenOnlooker (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganMilitary Officer (uncredited)
Bill CouchClyde (uncredited)

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