Once Upon a Time

1944

NR

1h 29m

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
12
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POPULARITY
4
Family
Fantasy
Comedy

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.

Writers

Lewis Meltzer(screenplay by)
Oscar Saul(screenplay by)
Norman Corwin(story by)
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Cary Grant
Jerry Flynn
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Janet Blair
Jeannie Thompson
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James Gleason
Moke McGillicuddy
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Ted Donaldson
Arthur "Pinky" Thompson
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John Abbott
Reporter (uncredited)
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Iris Adrian
Woman Exiting Theatre (uncredited)
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Henry Armetta
Barber (uncredited)
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Charles Arnt
Fred Stacy (uncredited)
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Lloyd Bridges
Aviator Captain (uncredited)
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Pedro de Cordoba
Professor Van Dorn (uncredited)
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Walter Fenner
Walt Disney (uncredited)
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James Flavin
Man in Subway (uncredited)
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Byron Foulger
Theatregoer (uncredited)
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Howard Freeman
McKenzie (uncredited)
Thelma Joel
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
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Torben Meyer
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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Ida Moore
Old Lady on Subway (uncredited)

Writers

Lewis Meltzer(screenplay by)
Oscar Saul(screenplay by)
Norman Corwin(story by)

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Details

Release date

June 29, 1944 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Columbia Pictures

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