Watch the Birdie(1950)
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Watch the Birdie Synopsis
A photographer falls for a rich girl and gets mixed up with crooks.
Watch the Birdie (1950) is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Jack Donohue, released on December 11, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Red Skelton, Arlene Dahl, Ann Miller and Leon Ames. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Donohue
- Writers:
- Marshall Neilan Jr., Ivan Tors, Devery Freeman
- Producers:
- Harry Ruskin
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $996,000
- Revenue:
- $1,318,000
- Status:
- Released
Watch the Birdie (1950) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Watch the Birdie before you stream it.
Watch the Birdie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Red Skelton
as Rusty Cammeron / Pop Cammeron / Grandpop Cammeron
Arlene Dahl
as Lucia Corlane
Ann Miller
as Miss Lucky Vista
Leon Ames
as Grantland D. Farns
Pamela Britton
as Mrs. Shanway
Richard Rober
as Mr. Hugh Shanway
Dick Wessel
as Man Who Undresses
Georgia Holt
as Grandpop's Girl (uncredited)
- James Carlisle
James Carlisle
as Dignitary on Dais (uncredited)
- Dick Cherney
Dick Cherney
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
Robert Hyatt
as Boy in Camera Shop (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Donohue, written by Marshall Neilan Jr., Ivan Tors and Devery Freeman, produced by Harry Ruskin.
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Watch the Birdie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Watch the Birdie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watch the Birdie online?
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Watch the Birdie (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Watch the Birdie?
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The main cast of Watch the Birdie (1950) includes Red Skelton, Arlene Dahl, Ann Miller, Leon Ames and Pamela Britton. The film was directed by Jack Donohue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Watch the Birdie released?
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Watch the Birdie was released on December 11, 1950 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Watch the Birdie worth watching?
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Watch the Birdie (1950) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Watch the Birdie?
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Yes. The official Watch the Birdie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.