Pillow to Post (1945)

In the throes of war, with most men conscripted and the Howard Oil Supply Company left devoid of salesmen, Jean Howard, a previously leisurely daughter, steps into the uncharted territory of sales on behalf of her father's oil drilling enterprise. Despite her spirited attempts, Jean struggles to make a single sale until she teeters on the brink of a potential deal with the Black Hills Oil Co., with the sole condition of sharing a meal with the enigmatic Earl. Her journey, however, takes an unexpected turn when she's marooned in the army-base town of Clayfield, where lodging is a scarce commodity, reserved only for Army wives. In a whirlwind of events, she convinces the unsuspecting Lt. Mallory to pose as her spouse merely to secure a roof over her head. But fate has other plans, weaving a hilarious web of complications when Mallory's commander starts living in the same motel, utterly convinced of their matrimony. The situation spirals into a comedic chaos when Don's mother and Jean's father arrive on the scene, further adding to the tumultuous faux marriage. The plot thickens as they navigate their way through these uproarious circumstances, serving an engaging blend of slapstick humor and wartime drama. Pillow to Post is a vibrant 1945 classic that encapsulates the trials, tribulations, and unexpected hilarity that ensues when war, business, and mistaken identities collide.

Pillow to Post is a comedy movie featuring Ida Lupino and directed by Vincent Sherman.

Pillow to Post is currently streaming on DIRECTV.