Pocketful of Miracles

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Pocketful of Miracles

1961

2h 16m

Comedy

Drama

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Beggar Apple Annie (Bette Davis) learns that her daughter, escorted by an aristocratic suitor, plans to visit. It's great news -- except that she has tricked her daughter into believing she is a wealthy socialite. Fearing her true identity will disappoint, Annie petitions a superstitious mobster (Glenn Ford), who thinks the apples she sells are lucky, for help. Hesitant at first, the mafioso is persuaded by his girlfriend (Hope Lange) to disguise Annie, if only long enough to fool her daughter.

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

Dec 25, 2022

3.5/5

"There are also a number of other films that may not specifically be Christmas-y films per se, but evoke a similar spirit of cheer and goodwill."

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Andrew Gaudion

VultureHound

Sep 21, 2020

2/5

Some fine performances can be found within this screwball, but it is largely dictated by an awkward tone and a testing languorous pace. For Capra completists only.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Dec 2, 2019

I'm probably in a minority about this one but I found it forced and corny, and far too long for its slender story.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

May 22, 2009

C-

This commercial bomb turned out to be Capra's swan song.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jun 28, 2005

3/5

Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Aug 29, 2003

2/5

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Lanfranco C

@Lanfrancobz May 19, 2026

The last Frank Capra sweet comedy

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john r

@RT63308967 Aug 25, 2025

Late era Frank Capra benefits greatly from a spirit of good will, even if sharp dressing hood Dave The Dude has to be dragged into the do gooding. Glenn Ford is in his element and the farce gets going in the second half.

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Nicolette T

@RT38015857 Feb 8, 2025

This is an uplifting movie to watch in 2025.

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Judy D

@RT73001905 Dec 27, 2024

This movie is a fond memory from my youth. It’s a very predictable and cute story that offers joy and hope for happy endings. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Todd G

@RT73887452 Dec 25, 2024

Well worth watching.

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AmericasMom L

@RT63867250 Jan 26, 2024

Pleasantly surprised by this movie. Several lines will continue to live rent free in my head. If I'm sober, why am I seeing this? A gem!

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Synopsis

Beggar Apple Annie (Bette Davis) learns that her daughter, escorted by an aristocratic suitor, plans to visit. It's great news -- except that she has tricked her daughter into believing she is a wealthy socialite. Fearing her true identity will disappoint, Annie petitions a superstitious mobster (Glenn Ford), who thinks the apples she sells are lucky, for help. Hesitant at first, the mafioso is persuaded by his girlfriend (Hope Lange) to disguise Annie, if only long enough to fool her daughter.

Director: Frank Capra
Producer: Frank Capra
Screenwriter: Hal Kanter, Harry Tugend
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Franton Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1961, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 19, 2017
Runtime: 2h 16m

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