Pitchin' in the Kitchen

HITS A NEW HIGH IN HILARITY!

1943•18m

Comedy

While his wife works at a defense plant, Hugh stays home and tries to do the housework.

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Production

Columbia Pictures

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Hugh Herbert

Adam Spiggott

Dorothy Appleby

Dagmar Spiggott, the wife

Vi Athens

Pearl the Plumber

Frank Sully

Albert, the Neighbor

Symona Boniface

Cooking Show Hostess (voice)

Al Thompson

Man in Office (uncredited)

Minerva Urecal

Miss Clabber (uncredited)

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