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The Big Hangover (1950)

 -  Comedy  -  26 May 1950 (USA)
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A law school graduate is hired by a top law firm but hides from them a secret about a problem he has--he is so allergic to alcohol that one whiff of it and he passes out like a light.

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David Muldon
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Mary Belney
Percy Waram ...
John Belney
Fay Holden ...
Martha Belney
Leon Ames ...
Carl Bellcap
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Uncle Fred Mahoney
Selena Royle ...
Kate Mahoney
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Charles Parkford
Rosemary DeCamp ...
Claire Bellcap
Philip Ahn ...
Dr. Lee
Gordon Richards ...
Williams, the Chauffeur
Matt Moore ...
Mr. Rumlie
Pierre Watkin ...
Samuel C. Long
Russell Hicks ...
Steve Hughes
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A law school graduate is hired by a top law firm but doesn't tell them about a problem he has--he's so allergic to alcohol that one whiff of it and he passes out like a light. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

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alcohol | secret

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26 May 1950 (USA)  »

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Cicatrices del recuerdo  »

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(Western Electric Sound System)

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David Muldon: Why couldn't I just have gotten shot in the war, like everybody else?
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References The Lost Weekend (1945) See more »

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"Sleepy Time Gal"
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Music by Richard A. Whiting and Ange Lorenzo
Lyrics by Ray Egan and Joseph R. Alden
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Charming performances dispensed by talented cast and crew
25 January 2001 | by (Mountain Mesa, California) – See all my reviews

Van Johnson portrays a young World War II veteran who, upon joining a prominent law firm, attempts to avoid scandal stemming from his allergy to alcohol. He forms an alliance with the daughter of the firm's leader, played by Elizabeth Taylor, and their romance is light hearted and moderated with realism. Ensemble playing from the talented cast is top-drawer throughout, with excellent timing ever in evidence. A shadowy sub-plot dealing with racial prejudice (victims: Chinese) is not overdone and is necessary for developing the film's principal theme: the inherent value of performing public service. Playwright Norman Krasna, who wrote, produced and directed this understated comedic drama, keeps matters moving briskly, while allowing scenes to develop properly by emphasizing the sharp dialogue, some of which is startling with its insight. There is good acting aplenty, by the mentioned leads as well as by Leon Ames and Edgar Buchanan; but the honors must go to the veteran English stage performer, Percy Waram, whose delivery is perfection.


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