The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

A Ticklish Affair
A Ticklish Affair
  1. Movies
  2. A Ticklish Affair

A Ticklish Affair

1963
1h 28m
Romance
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1963

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

"It's more fun than marriage."

A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Aug 18, 1963
Languages
English
Director
George Sidney
George Sidney
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

42 Cast Members

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Amy Martin

Gig Young

Gig Young

Key Weedon

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Tandy Martin

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Captain Martin / Gramps

Eddie Applegate

Yeoman Corker Bell

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Captain Haven Hitchcock

Bill Mumy

Bill Mumy

Alex Martin

Bryan Russell

Bryan Russell

Luke Martin

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Policeman

Milton Frome

Milton Frome

Fireman

Peter Robbins

Peter Robbins

Grover Martin

Brian Avery

Brian Avery

Signalman (uncredited)

Tol Avery

Tol Avery

Charlie (uncredited)

Danny Borzage

Observer at Car (uncredited)

John Brennan

Officer (uncredited)

John Burnside

John Burnside

Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)

Boyd Cabeen

Onlooker (uncredited)

Gene Coogan

Gene Coogan

Military Officer (uncredited)

Bill Couch

Clyde (uncredited)

Recommended Movies