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Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

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19617.32h 16m

Overview

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.

Directed by Frank Capra
Written by Damon Runyon, Robert Riskin, Harry Tugend
Produced by Frank Capra
Box OfficeBudget: $2.9MRevenue: $5.0M

Top Cast

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

Dave 'The Dude' Conway

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Apple Annie

Hope Lange

Hope Lange

Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Count Alfonso Romero

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Joy Boy

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Judge Henry G. Blake

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Hudgins

Mickey Shaughnessy

Mickey Shaughnessy

Junior

David Brian

David Brian

Governor

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

Steve Darcey

Themes & Keywords

new york cityprohibition eragangsterdeceptionapplemakeoverluckdowagerhigh societypeddlerlucky charmmother daughter reunion1930scrooked judgelong lost daughterelaborate rusemother daughter relationshipstreet peddler

About Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles is a comedy, drama film released in 1961 exploring themes of new york city, prohibition era, gangster, deception, apple, makeover. Directed by Frank Capra, it stars Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange. 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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