The Milkman (1950)Roger Bradley, son of a milk magnate, isn't allowed to work for his dad's company because of a lingering war trauma: in moments of stress he quacks like a duck. Desperate to escape from ... See full summary » Director:Charles Barton |
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Roger Bradley
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Breezy Albright
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Chris Abbott
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Joyce Holden | ... |
Ginger Burton
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Mike Morrel
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Henry O'Neill | ... |
Roger Bradley Sr.
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D.A. Abbott
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Jess Barker | ... |
John Carter
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Elisabeth Risdon | ... |
Mrs. Laura Carter
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Mr. Green
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Sergeant Larkin
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Garry Owen | ... |
Irving
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John Cliff | ... |
Joe
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Billy Nelson | ... |
Duke
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Roger Bradley, son of a milk magnate, isn't allowed to work for his dad's company because of a lingering war trauma: in moments of stress he quacks like a duck. Desperate to escape from idleness, he gets a job with his father's arch-rival, sponsored by eccentric milkman Breezy Albright, and promptly falls in love with the boss's daughter. But his career as a milkman soon degenerates into slapstick. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
17 October 1950 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Il lattaio bussa una volta See more »Filming Locations:
Circle Drive, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Ginger Burton: Well, calm down, I'm only a woman.
Breezy Albright: Yet regardless of that fact, I still feel drawn to ya.
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Written by Sammy Fain, Lyrics Jackie Barnett
Sung and danced by Jimmy Durante, Donald O'Connor
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American Film Institute Catalog of Feature Films (1941-1950) includes an actor named 'Jerry Lewis' in an uncredited role as one of the milkmen. This is not the well-known comedian, 'Jerry Lewis' (I), who was under contract to Hal Wallis at this time, and a prominent player in his own right. See more »Quotes
Breezy Albright: Something's happened to me. I can't getcha outta my mind.Ginger Burton: Well, calm down, I'm only a woman.
Breezy Albright: Yet regardless of that fact, I still feel drawn to ya.
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Soundtracks
"THAT'S MY BOY"Written by Sammy Fain, Lyrics Jackie Barnett
Sung and danced by Jimmy Durante, Donald O'Connor
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Donald O'Connor and Jimmy Durante star in this musical comedy concerning an ambitious milkman and his mentor. Universal was a good studio for O'Connor. They recognized his gifts for comedy, especially physical comedy, and gave him lots of opportunities to show his stuff. This is one of his last films before he moved on to bigger budget projects. However, it is in these budget minded Universal comedies that O'Connor really shines. Giving him Durante as his mentor adds to the comic possibilities. Durante was one of the most lovable comedians and this film gives him plenty of time to sing, strut, and do the kind of shtick he is most associated with. Piper Laurie, in a very early role, is a fine leading lady for O'Connor. She stays out of his way, which cannot be said for former leading lady Peggy Ryan. Jerry Lewis makes a very brief appearance as a milkman. For fans of low comedy hi-jinks, this film is a must see.