Family ·Fantasy ·Comedy · United States of America · 1944 · 1h 29m

Once Upon a Time

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Director
Alexander Hall
Cast
Cary Grant as Jerry Flynn Janet Blair as Jeannie Thompson James Gleason as Moke McGillicuddy Ted Donaldson as Arthur "Pinky" Thompson William Demarest as Brandt John Abbott as Reporter (uncredited)
Crew
Franz Planer — Director of Photography Gene Havlick — Editor Friedrich Hollaender — Original Music Composer Lewis Meltzer — Screenplay Oscar Saul — Screenplay Lucille Fletcher — Story
Tagline

it's CHUCKLESOME!

Synopsis

Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.

Mood & Themes
con trickdancing caterpillar
Key Collaborators
Alexander Hall Director Franz Planer Director of Photography Gene Havlick Editor Friedrich Hollaender Original Music Composer Lewis Meltzer Screenplay Oscar Saul Screenplay Lucille Fletcher Story Norman Corwin Story Louis F. Edelman Producer
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