The Major and the Minor
Is she a kid - or is she kidding?
ComedyRomancemilitary officerromcomdeceptiontrainmarriage engagementmilitary academyadult as a child
A lighthearted romantic comedy built on mistaken identity and deception, where a resourceful working-class woman charms a military officer through playful disguise.
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
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