The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Jeanne Crain, Scott Brady, Thelma Ritter
The Model and the Marriage Broker is a 1951 romantic comedy film about a marriage broker. Though Jeanne Crain is top billed, the movie revolves around Thelma Ritter's character, in a rare leading role for Ritter. Scott Brady also stars. The film is directed by George Cukor and produced by Charles Brackett. At the 24th Academy Awards, it received a nomination in the category of Best Costume Design for Charles LeMaire and Renié. The award, however, went to Edith Head for her work in A Place in the Sun.