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Never a Dull Moment

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While visiting New York, Wyoming cowboy and widower Chris Heyward (Fred MacMurray) falls for Broadway songwriter Kay Kingsley (Irene Dunne), and after a whirlwind romance, the two marry and return to Chris' ranch and two daughters. After a boisterous welcome from the neighbors, including Chris' former girlfriend, Jean (Ann Doran), Kay settles into the demanding work of farm life. However, when Kay attempts to help Chris with a serious water rights issue, she places their new marriage in danger.

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Reg Whitley Daily Mirror (UK) Feb 3, 2026
It has its moments. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Dec 16, 2019
The title exaggerates. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 25, 2007
C
Doesn't live up to its title, as there are plenty of dull moments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D @RT35616104 Dec 26, 2023 Fairly dull despite its insistence. See more Jul 19, 2015 good culture shock/fish out of water tale See more May 1, 2013 Fish-out-of-water comedy that is light in its humour but inoffensive and enjoyable. See more Jul 20, 2012 Cute fish out of water story with able players working with an ordinary script and making it better than it should be. See more Jun 7, 2010 good funny comedy great cast See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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George Marshall

Director

Irene Dunne

Kay Kingsley Heyward

Fred MacMurray

Chris Heyward

William Demarest

Mears

Andy Devine

Orvie

Gigi Perreau

Christina `'Tina'` Hayward
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Movie Info

Synopsis While visiting New York, Wyoming cowboy and widower Chris Heyward (Fred MacMurray) falls for Broadway songwriter Kay Kingsley (Irene Dunne), and after a whirlwind romance, the two marry and return to Chris' ranch and two daughters. After a boisterous welcome from the neighbors, including Chris' former girlfriend, Jean (Ann Doran), Kay settles into the demanding work of farm life. However, when Kay attempts to help Chris with a serious water rights issue, she places their new marriage in danger.
Director
George Marshall
Producer
Harriet Parsons
Screenwriter
Doris Anderson, Lou Breslow
Production Co
RKO Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 20, 2015
Runtime
1h 29m
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