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A minority stockholder takes on the crooked board of directors at a billion dollar corporation.A minority stockholder takes on the crooked board of directors at a billion dollar corporation.A minority stockholder takes on the crooked board of directors at a billion dollar corporation.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
George Burns
- Narrator
- (voice)
Suzanne Alexander
- Model
- (uncredited)
Harry Antrim
- Sen. Simpkins
- (uncredited)
Walter Beaver
- Newsman
- (uncredited)
Madge Blake
- Commentator on TV
- (uncredited)
Lulu Mae Bohrman
- Dowager
- (uncredited)
Oliver Cliff
- Advertising Man
- (uncredited)
Owen Coll
- Bill Moran
- (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
- Williams
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe final sequence was filmed in color, to better show off the supposedly solid gold Cadillac driven by Laura (Judy Holliday) and McKeever (Paul Douglas). The sequence was shot on location in Rockefeller Center in New York City. When prints of the film subsequently were struck for television broadcast, the color was not reproduced satisfactorily; so as to save on expenses, for several decades, this sequence was seen on television only in black and white. The original color print finally was restored for home video in the 1990s and is now also shown on cable television as originally filmed.
- GoofsWhen Laura looks at the letter from the stockholder (that informs her of the bankruptcy of Apex Clock Co.), the letter has about six stamps and a postmark in the upper corner. The postmark is correct for Pittsfield MA, but the stamps are just a mix of foreign postage. The three totally visible ones are from Nigeria, India, and Canada; a Singapore stamp is partially visible.
- Quotes
Miss L'Arriere: I had my swimming pool dug by an International Projects steam shovel. It's a darling shovel.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.12 (2011)
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It is truly rare to come across a movie that does everything so well.
Conversely, it is truly sad that the 'feel good' genre of movies seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur
Every character actor here is on point. And there are plenty of them. The talent particularly of Judy Holliday cant be overstated, as she moves seemingly effortless between comedic and romantic scene changes. Even the pairing of the 'loudmouth' Paul Douglas is great for her, as the two of them trade punches with ease when their voices are turned up a few decibels. The story moves along quickly with no gaps or awkward pauses in the script, and it works up to a very Capra-like ending which practically leaves you on the edge of your seat. It's not an easy one to find, but if you come across this movie, hang on to it.
Conversely, it is truly sad that the 'feel good' genre of movies seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur
Every character actor here is on point. And there are plenty of them. The talent particularly of Judy Holliday cant be overstated, as she moves seemingly effortless between comedic and romantic scene changes. Even the pairing of the 'loudmouth' Paul Douglas is great for her, as the two of them trade punches with ease when their voices are turned up a few decibels. The story moves along quickly with no gaps or awkward pauses in the script, and it works up to a very Capra-like ending which practically leaves you on the edge of your seat. It's not an easy one to find, but if you come across this movie, hang on to it.
- bluenotejazz
- May 22, 2004
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,400,000
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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