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Always Leave Them Laughing (1949)
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26 November 1949 (USA)
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A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time. full summary | add synopsis
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Campbell's pork and beans should have this much ham
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Milton Berle | ... | Kipling 'Kip' Cooper | |
| Virginia Mayo | ... | Nancy Eagen | |
| Ruth Roman | ... | Fay Washburn | |
| Bert Lahr | ... | Eddie Eagen | |
| Alan Hale | ... | Sam Washburn | |
| Grace Hayes | ... | Mrs. Gracie Kennedy Washburn | |
| Jerome Cowan | ... | Elliott Montgomery | |
| Lloyd Gough | ... | Monte Wilson | |
| Ransom M. Sherman | ... | Henry 'Hank' Richards (as Ransom Sherman) | |
| Iris Adrian | ... | Julie Adams | |
| Wally Vernon | ... | Wally Vernon - Comic | |
| Cecil Stewart & His Royal Rogues | ... | Specialty Act Group | |
| O'Donnell & Blair | ... | Specialty Act | |
| Max Showalter | ... | Comet Pen Salesman | |
| The Moroccans | ... | Specialty Act |
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116 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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USA:Approved (PCA #13999) |
USA:TV-PG (TV rating) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) |
Australia:G |
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The "Fountain Pen Sketch" was taken from the hit musical (over 400 performances) that opened in New York in 1948, and starred Sid Caesar. Max Showalter, who performs that specialty number in this movie, was also in that opening night cast playing the same role, as well as others.
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Mrs. Gracie Kennedy Washburn:
I'm not the girl I used to be. I'm beginning to think I never was.
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I Got Rhythm
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My favorite comic will always be Uncle Miltie and he was a scream in this one. Hammy and corny beyond belief, this slapstick had me rolling on the floor. The story involved a up and coming third rate comic trying to break into big time show biz. He must first work second rate clubs and resorts, but finally gets his big shot when taking over a routine for a fellow actor. Lots of good hoofing, sight gags, and joking around in the famous Berle style.