The Great Moment(1944)
Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas!
The Great Moment Synopsis
The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.
The Great Moment (1944) is a comedy and drama film directed by Preston Sturges, released on July 18, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey and William Demarest. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Preston Sturges
- Writers:
- Preston Sturges, René Fülöp-Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Milner
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great Moment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joel McCrea
as William Thomas Green Morton
Betty Field
as Elizabeth Morton
Harry Carey
as Professor John C. Warren
William Demarest
as Eben Frost
Louis Jean Heydt
as Dr. Horace Wells
Julius Tannen
as Dr. Charles T. Jackson
Edwin Maxwell
as Vice-President of Medical Society
Porter Hall
as President Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pangborn
as Dr. Heywood
Grady Sutton
as Homer Quimby
- Donivee Lee
Donivee Lee
as Betty Morton
Harry Hayden
as Judge Shipman
Key crew
Directed by Preston Sturges, written by Preston Sturges and René Fülöp-Miller.
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The Great Moment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Great Moment – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Moment?
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The main cast of The Great Moment (1944) includes Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest and Louis Jean Heydt. The film was directed by Preston Sturges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Moment released?
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The Great Moment was released on July 18, 1944 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Great Moment worth watching?
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The Great Moment (1944) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.