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Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry is a 1986 American made-for-television romantic comedy film directed by George Schaefer and starring Katharine Hepburn and Harold Gould which premiered on CBS on Easter Sunday, March 30, 1986. It tells the story of a widow who shocks her upper-class, Anglo-American family when she announces that she has fallen in love with her Jewish doctor. His family is equally unhappy with the news, and both individuals have to fight the prejudices of their families.
Original Release
03/30/1986
US Release
03/30/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Katharine Hepburn | Margaret Delafield |
| Bibi Besch | Doreen Delafield |
| Denholm Elliott | George Parker |
| Brenda Forbes | Gladys Parker |
| Charles Frank | Chipper Delafield |
| Harold Gould | Dr. Marvin Elias |
| Suzanne Lederer | Shirley Elias |
| John Pleshette | David Elias / David Eilas |
| David Ogden Stiers | Horton Delafield |
| Kathryn Walker | Sarah |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Katharine Hepburn | Margaret Delafield |
| Bibi Besch | Doreen Delafield |
| Denholm Elliott | George Parker |
| Brenda Forbes | Gladys Parker |
| Charles Frank | Chipper Delafield |
| Harold Gould | Dr. Marvin Elias |
| Suzanne Lederer | Shirley Elias |
| John Pleshette | David Elias / David Eilas |
| David Ogden Stiers | Horton Delafield |
| Kathryn Walker | Sarah |
| Babs Chula | Frieda |
| Daphne Goldrick | Karen |
| Tom Heaton | Harrison |
| Antony Holland | Reverend Brooks |
| Norma MacMillan | Miss Fry |
| Doreen Ramus | Miss Kelly |
| Charles Siegel | Rabbi |
| Ted Stidder | Old Billy |
| Ghislaine Crawford | Jane |
| Justine Crawford | June |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Merrill H. Karpf | Executive Producer |
| George Schaefer | Producer |
| Adrienne Luraschi | Producer |
| James Prideaux | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
