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Once Upon a Time (1944)Smalltime crookster and showman Jerry Flynn is desperately searching for a new act to promote in order to save him from ruin. He meets a boy on the street who claims to have a dancing ... See full summary » Director:Alexander Hall |
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Cast
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Shipyard Worker
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Attendant
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Weightlifter
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Trapeze Artist
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English Bobby
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Doorman
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Call Boy
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English Bobby
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Girl from Brooklyn
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Man
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Smalltime crookster and showman Jerry Flynn is desperately searching for a new act to promote in order to save him from ruin. He meets a boy on the street who claims to have a dancing caterpillar called Curly. Flynn seizes the opportunity for fame and fortune at Curly's expense. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 June 1944 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alexander Hall's Once Upon a Time See more »Company Credits
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Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Played often throughout the film
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"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 4, 1945 with Ted Donaldson reprising his film role. See more »Soundtracks
"Yes Sir, That's My Baby"Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Played often throughout the film
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The silly story of a down on his luck Broadway producer and his obsession for a dancing caterpillar is greatly enhanced by the approach of director Alexander Hall and screenwriter Irving Fineman. Hall and Fineman helm the fantasy in a surprisingly straightforward, realistic manner that manages to avoid camp with just the right touch of fantastical whimsy. Further credibility is given by the strong performances of Cary Grant and James Gleason, although Janet Blair and William Demarest are forgettable in one-dimensional roles. Best of all is 11 year old child actor Ted Donaldson, who easily transcends the film's far-fetched premise and almost single-handedly makes one believe a caterpillar can dance!