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Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

it's CHUCKLESOME!

19445.61h 29mNR

Overview

Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.

Directed by Alexander Hall
Written by Oscar Saul, Lewis Meltzer, Norman Corwin
Produced by Louis F. Edelman
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Top Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Jerry Flynn

Janet Blair

Janet Blair

Jeannie Thompson

James Gleason

James Gleason

Moke McGillicuddy

Ted Donaldson

Ted Donaldson

Arthur "Pinky" Thompson

William Demarest

William Demarest

Brandt

John Abbott

John Abbott

Reporter (uncredited)

Iris Adrian

Iris Adrian

Woman Exiting Theatre (uncredited)

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Barber (uncredited)

Charles Arnt

Charles Arnt

Fred Stacy (uncredited)

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Aviator Captain (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

con trickdancing caterpillar

About Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time is a family, fantasy, comedy film released in 1944 exploring themes of con trick, dancing caterpillar. Directed by Alexander Hall, it stars Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason. Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.

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