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Based on the autobiography by George and Anna Rose, Room for One More is a warm-hearted vehicle for husband-and-wife actors Cary Grant and Betsy Drake. Though she already has three children of her own... read more read more..., New Jersey housewife Anna Rose (Drake) adopts several kids born into less fortunate circumstances. Both Anna and her husband "Poppy" (Grant) must contend with the emotional baggage brought to their home by these "unwanted" kids, and both bear up quite well. The film's dramatic core concerns the Roses' efforts to reach a desperately unhappy 13-year-old girl (Iris Mann) and a physically handicapped boy with a penchant for getting into serious trouble (Clifford Tatum Jr). Despite occasional moments of anguish and pathos, Room for One More for the most part opts for a light-hearted approach to its subject matter. In 1962, a TV sitcom version of Room for One More, starring Andrew Duggan and Peggy McCay, debuted as a mid-season replacement over the ABC network; at that time, the original film was re-titled The Easy Way. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Release Date: January 10, 1952

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  • September 29, 2011
    Continuing my theme of recording anything that turns up on TCM starring Cary Grant, I grabbed this awhile back and finally gave it a day in court this past week.

    Real life couple Grant and Betsy Drake play a couple with three children who end up adopting three children who have ... read morehad a hard time fitting in with other foster families but meet their match in the Job-like patience of Drake. The movie has some truly tear-jerking moments with the kids, but manages to balance this against enough humor to keep the audience from becoming too despondent.

    Really good film, recommended.
  • June 23, 2008
    Wonderful movie! Have searched for it and one day I'll find it! lol great flick, everyone should watch this classic tale of one familys love and devotion to one another.

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Pablo Villaca
June 12, 2006
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

Sensível e tocante, o filme traz Grant (e sua então esposa, Drake) em um dos papéis mais adoráveis de sua carreira.

December 1, 2008
Variety

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Bosley Crowther
June 24, 2006
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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June 24, 2006
Film4

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  • I came across a question which asked you to name the movie John Travolta and Olivia Newton John stared in together. There was only room for one answer but in actuality they were the lead roles in more than one film together. Granted Grease is the most popular but what was the other one from 1983?  Answer »

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