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Once Upon a Time (1944)

Director: Alexander Hall

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From Time Out Film Guide

Light-hearted Hollywood fairytale (adapted from Norman Corwin and Lucille Herrmann's radio play My Client Curley) has Broadway producer Grant looking for new talent after mounting three flops in a row, and hitting pay-dirt with young Donaldson's dancing caterpillar, a remarkable creature that performs only to 'Yes Sir, That's My Baby' on the harmonica. Success beckons, a deal with Disney is struck, and then our many-legged friend vanishes without trace. That's showbiz, huh?

Author: TJ 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Alexander Hall

Producer: Louis Edelman

Cast: Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson, William Demarest, Howard Freeman, Art Baker full cast

Duration: 88 mins


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