Once Upon a Time(1944)
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Once Upon a Time Synopsis
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.
Once Upon a Time (1944) is a family, fantasy and comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, released on June 29, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason and Ted Donaldson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Hall
- Writers:
- Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul, Irving Fineman
- Producers:
- Louis F. Edelman
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time (1944) Trailer
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Once Upon a Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Grant
as Jerry Flynn
Janet Blair
as Jeannie Thompson
James Gleason
as Moke McGillicuddy
Ted Donaldson
as Arthur "Pinky" Thompson
William Demarest
as Brandt
John Abbott
as Reporter (uncredited)
Iris Adrian
as Woman Exiting Theatre (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
as Barber (uncredited)
Charles Arnt
as Fred Stacy (uncredited)
Lloyd Bridges
as Aviator Captain (uncredited)
Pedro de Cordoba
as Professor Van Dorn (uncredited)
Walter Fenner
as Walt Disney (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Hall, written by Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul and Irving Fineman, produced by Louis F. Edelman.
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Once Upon a Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time online?
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Once Upon a Time (1944) is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time (1944) includes Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson and William Demarest. The film was directed by Alexander Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time released?
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Once Upon a Time was released on June 29, 1944 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time?
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Yes. The official Once Upon a Time trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.