A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Glenn Ford | ... | Dave the Dude | |
| Bette Davis | ... | Apple Annie | |
| Hope Lange | ... | Elizabeth (Queenie) Martin | |
| Arthur O'Connell | ... | Count Alfonso Romero | |
| Peter Falk | ... | Joy Boy | |
| Thomas Mitchell | ... | Judge Henry G. Blake | |
| Edward Everett Horton | ... | Hudgins | |
| Mickey Shaughnessy | ... | Junior | |
| David Brian | ... | Governor | |
| Sheldon Leonard | ... | Steve Darcey | |
| Peter Mann | ... | Carlos Romero | |
| Ann-Margret | ... | Louise | |
| Barton MacLane | ... | Police Commissioner (as Barton Maclane) | |
| John Litel | ... | Police Inspector McCrary | |
| Jerome Cowan | ... | Mayor | |
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Boozy, brassy Apple Annie, a beggar with a basket of apples, is as much as part of downtown New York City as old Broadway itself. Bootlegger Dave the Dude is a sucker for her apples, he thinks they bring him luck. But Dave and girlfriend Queenie Martin need a lot more than luck when it turns out that Annie is in a jam and only they can help. Annie's daughter Louise, who has lived all her life in a Spanish convent, is coming to America with a Count and his son. The Count's son wants to marry Louise, who thinks her mother is part of New York City society. It's up to Dave and Queenie and their Runyonesque cronies to turn Annie into a lady and convince the Count and his son that they are hobnobbing with New York City's elite. Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
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15 February 1962 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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$2,900,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Dave the Dude, Butler: Oh... heh heh
Dave the Dude: They know enough to keep their mouth shut?...
Butler: And their ears, yes sir...
Dave the Dude: You told them what happens if they didn't...
Butler: Oh yes
[forming a gun with his fingers imitating the sound of a machine gun]
Butler: da da da da da da da da...
Dave the Dude: [putting a hand out to stop the 'gun'] Don't... don't do that...
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(1896) (uncredited)
Music by Theo. A. Metz
Played in Queenie's Club
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Abe Burrows and Garson Kanin turned down the chance to update the screenplay, so Frank Capra opted to adapt it himself. See more »Goofs
The film is set in 1931, with a reference being made to 'Mr Moto'. However, the first Mr Moto book was published in 1935 and the first film featuring 'Mr Moto' made in 1937 See more »Quotes
Dave the Dude: [handing butler a large sum of money] Ok Hutch, this oughtta take care of the helps for a while, you split it up amongst them...Dave the Dude, Butler: Oh... heh heh
Dave the Dude: They know enough to keep their mouth shut?...
Butler: And their ears, yes sir...
Dave the Dude: You told them what happens if they didn't...
Butler: Oh yes
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Dave the Dude: [putting a hand out to stop the 'gun'] Don't... don't do that...
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A Hot Time in the Old Town(1896) (uncredited)
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I used to watch this movie once and again when I was a child. Didn't even know who Bette Davis or Frank Capra were, but already loved the film. The story is a remake of one of Capra's films of the 30's. Easy to follow, filled with smart humor and better acting. I admire the transformation of Bette Davis, great work along with wardrobe and make up departments! Last Capra's film, it has the typical characteristics of his career. The importance of emotions, the rhythm, the magic and the happy ending. It was the beginning of the future sex-symbol Ann Margret in a great and extensive cast. It's a great movie to watch with kids, or for cinema addicts looking for a rest.