Miracle in the Rain is a 1956 American romance film directed by Rudolph Maté based on the 1943 novella by Ben Hecht (who also wrote the adaptation screenplay).

In New York City, Ruth Wood works as a secretary for Excelsior Shoe Manufacturing Company, and lives with her elderly mother, Agnes.

At the lagoon, where children are sailing toy boats, Arthur recognizes Commodore Eli B. Windgate, nicknamed "Windy", a former yachtsman.

Hoping to be a reporter after the war, Arthur goes with Ruth to The New York Times Building and convinces the editor to let him write a human interest story, with Windgate as the subject.

Before the film's release, Warner Bros. held a contest, in which 32 female secretaries from each respective city were in the drawing for a three-day, all-expenses-paid competition titled "A Miracle Can Happen to You".

[3][4] They made a guest appearance on the CBS television program House Party,[2] and were entertained at Frank Sennes' Moulin Rouge nightclub, where they viewed the musical revue Paris Toujours.

[5] A. H. Weiler of The New York Times wrote: "Although it has moments of insight, sensitivity and compassion, Miracle in the Rain falls short of its potential."

He felt the film's subplots were not developed enough, but nevertheless credited "producer Frank P. Rosenberg and director Rudolph Maté for extracting several tender sequences from the principals and the supporting cast.

"[6] Harrison's Reports felt the film was "tender and moving in spots, but on the whole it is doubtful if the males, particularly the action fans, will find it to their liking, for it is a long drawn out conversation piece.

[7] William Brogdon of Variety was also critical of the script, writing it is "wordy and crammed with too incident, permitting audience rapport with plot and principals to waver over the long course.