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George Cukor directed, a little impersonally for him.
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Born Yesterday
Overview
Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.
Director and cast
- George Cukor Director
- Judy Holliday as Billie Dawn
- Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock
- William Holden as Paul Verrall
- Howard St. John as Jim Devery
- Frank Otto as Eddie
- Larry Oliver as Congressman Norval Hedges
- Barbara Brown as Mrs. Hedges
- Grandon Rhodes as Sanborn
- Claire Carleton as Helen
- Chet Brandenburg as Hotel Worker (uncredited)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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95%
Tomatometer
Fresh
More firm in its social implications than ever it was on the stage and blessed with a priceless performance by rocketing Judy Holliday, this beautifully integrated compound of character study and farce made a resounding entry at the Victoria yesterday.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Fresh
Magic.
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