Born Yesterday (1956 film)
| Born Yesterday | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Born Yesterday 1946 play by Garson Kanin |
| Written by | Garson Kanin |
| Directed by | Garson Kanin |
| Starring | Bill Becker Paul Douglas Belle Flower |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | October 28, 1956 |
Born Yesterday is a 1956 TV film based on the play Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin for the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Kanin adapted and directed it. George Schaefer helped Kanin direct but was not credited.[1]
Mary Martin's performance was her first TV appearance since Peter Pan.[2] The New York Times thought she was miscast.[3]
Plot summary
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Cast
[edit]- Mary Martin as Billie Dawn
- Paul Douglas as Harry Brock
- Arthur Hill as Paul Verrall
References
[edit]- ^ V. A. (Oct 24, 1956). "CREDIT UP IN AIR FOR COMEDY ON TV". New York Times. ProQuest 113717869.
- ^ Ames, W. (Aug 2, 1956). "'Born yesterday' to star mary martin on hall of fame". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 166975562.
- ^ J. G. (Oct 29, 1956). "TV: 'born yesterday' is revived". New York Times. ProQuest 113726872.
External links
[edit]- Born Yesterday at IMDb
- Born Yesterday at the TCM Movie Database
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