Desk Set

1957, Comedy/Romance, 1h 43m

24 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Desk Set reunites one of cinema's most well-loved pairings for a solidly crafted romantic comedy that charmingly encapsulates their timeless appeal. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Bunny Watson (Katharine Hepburn) is a library reference clerk stuck in a dead-end relationship with a boring television executive (Gig Young). Her life is thrown into turmoil when computer expert Richard Summers (Spencer Tracy) enters it. He has been assigned with automating her department, and she is fearful that Summers' new computers will automate her out of a job. She despises him at first, but eventually each of the two start to fall for the other's charms and strong personalities.

Cast & Crew

Spencer Tracy
Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn
Bunny Watson
Gig Young
Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell
Peg Costello
Dina Merrill
Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall
Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson
Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe
Smithers
Nicholas Joy
Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens
Alice
Merry Anders
Cathy
Ida Moore
Old Lady
Rachel Stephens
Receptionist
Walter Lang
Director
Henry Ephron
Screenwriter
Phoebe Ephron
Screenwriter
Henry Ephron
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Cinematography
Robert L. Simpson
Film Editing
Cyril J. Mockridge
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