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Once Upon a Time

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With the war overseas, Broadway producer Jerry Flynn (Cary Grant) is constantly on the hunt for the next big thing that will keep the people entertained -- as well as his profits up -- but he's not finding much success. In desperate need to turn his fortune around, Flynn ventures into the streets, where he meets a young boy, Pinky Thompson (Ted Donaldson), the proud owner of a dancing caterpillar. Realizing the little critter could be a big ticket, Flynn begins publicizing the new act.

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John Stuart, Jr. Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald) Nov 23, 2020
Although drawn too fine, it has moments of human interest and gives Mr. Grant a full role. Go to Full Review
Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial Sep 17, 2019
The movie is delicious. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Alexander Hall

Director

Cary Grant

Jerry Flynn

Janet Blair

Jeannie Thompson

Ted Donaldson

Arthur "Pinky" Thompson

James Gleason

McGillicuddy, aka The Moke

Howard Freeman

McKenzie

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Synopsis With the war overseas, Broadway producer Jerry Flynn (Cary Grant) is constantly on the hunt for the next big thing that will keep the people entertained -- as well as his profits up -- but he's not finding much success. In desperate need to turn his fortune around, Flynn ventures into the streets, where he meets a young boy, Pinky Thompson (Ted Donaldson), the proud owner of a dancing caterpillar. Realizing the little critter could be a big ticket, Flynn begins publicizing the new act.
Director
Alexander Hall
Producer
Louis F. Edelman
Screenwriter
Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 1944, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2010
Runtime
1h 29m
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