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Once Upon a Time

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With the war overseas, Broadway producer Jerry Flynn (Cary Grant) is constantly on the hunt for the next big thing that will keep the people entertained -- as well as his profits up -- but he's not finding much success. In desperate need to turn his fortune around, Flynn ventures into the streets, where he meets a young boy, Pinky Thompson (Ted Donaldson), the proud owner of a dancing caterpillar. Realizing the little critter could be a big ticket, Flynn begins publicizing the new act.
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John Stuart, Jr. Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald) 11/23/2020
Although drawn too fine, it has moments of human interest and gives Mr. Grant a full role. Go to Full Review
Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial 09/17/2019
The movie is delicious. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Theresa V 02/16/2024 Very sweet movie. Cary Grant gives a charming and energetic performance. There is a nice chemistry between him and the boy. Worth a watch! See more steve d 01/09/2023 A lesser Grant but it still has Grant. See more 05/10/2016 so-so fantasy wonder why Grant chose 2 do this pic? See more 06/06/2011 A fun likable movie that isn't necessarily engrossing but still charming enough to be worth a watch. See more 09/05/2010 This kind of reminded me of the dancing frog cartoon from looney tunes, but not as good, I mean it's a caterpillar for goodness sakes! That's just silly. The movie isn't bad otherwise, though, the actors are good, and the story could be really good if not for that silly caterpillar. See more 04/25/2010 "Once Upon A Time" es una bellisima y delicada historia filmada y ambientada en plena Segunda Guerra Mundial, en al que un fracasado director teatral, interpretado por Cary Grant, se encuentra con un nino quien tiene como mascota a una oruga llamada Curly que baila al son de su armonica. "Once Upon A Time" lo transportara a un mundo magico e inocente sin caer en el sentimentalismo o exceso de sacarina. Es una pelicula que nos recuerda lo hermoso que era el cine de Hollywood de antano. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis With the war overseas, Broadway producer Jerry Flynn (Cary Grant) is constantly on the hunt for the next big thing that will keep the people entertained -- as well as his profits up -- but he's not finding much success. In desperate need to turn his fortune around, Flynn ventures into the streets, where he meets a young boy, Pinky Thompson (Ted Donaldson), the proud owner of a dancing caterpillar. Realizing the little critter could be a big ticket, Flynn begins publicizing the new act.
Director
Alexander Hall
Producer
Louis F. Edelman
Screenwriter
Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 1944, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2010
Runtime
1h 29m
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