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Doubting Thomas

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A Hollywood agent visits a small town where several residents aspire to be actors. Among them is beautician Peggy Burns (Frances Grant), whose father, Thomas (Will Rogers), forbids her to try out. Thomas explains that Peggy's mother, Paula (Billie Burke), also longed to be an actress, until he persuaded her to marry him instead. As the town is swept up in acting fever and plans a play, Peggy and Paula join forces to realize their dream, which may come true when a movie director arrives in town.

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic 05/07/2024
Though its rewrite of The Torch Bearers seemed a terribly old pack of cards, there had been more aces shuffled into the comedy as a whole, in the way of people and high management, than might seem possible. Go to Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 08/07/2019
Amateur theatricals always make easy comedy... Still it doesn't detract from the value of Doubting Thomas that the laughs are mostly of the more dependable kind. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/30/2016 another funny vehicle 4 Rogers See more 06/22/2011 Delightful spoof - one of Rogers' best films. See more 03/28/2010 68/100. Amusing Will Rogers movie, his humor is so unique and he is a joy to watch. Good cast, Billie Burke is a delight as always and Alison Skipworth excels, she is well cast. Sterling Holloway is memorable too. Great writing. Not a major film in it's day, but it's quite entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Butler

Director

Will Rogers

Thomas Brown

Billie Burke

Paula Brown

Alison Skipworth

Mrs. Pampinelli

Sterling Holloway

Mr. Spindler

Andrew Tombes

Huxley Hossefrosse
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Hollywood agent visits a small town where several residents aspire to be actors. Among them is beautician Peggy Burns (Frances Grant), whose father, Thomas (Will Rogers), forbids her to try out. Thomas explains that Peggy's mother, Paula (Billie Burke), also longed to be an actress, until he persuaded her to marry him instead. As the town is swept up in acting fever and plans a play, Peggy and Paula join forces to realize their dream, which may come true when a movie director arrives in town.
Director
David Butler
Producer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 25, 2006
Runtime
1h 18m