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There's One Born Every Minute (1942)

"GYPS OFF THE OLD BLOCK!"

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Comedy

Directed by Harold Young

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

June 26, 1942

Director

Harold Young

Overview

A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-brat daughter of a pudding manufacturer who has been entered into the town's mayoral race by some of the local businessmen. They have chosen him because they think he is easy to manipulate. As a sales g...

Cast

Hugh Herbert

Hugh Herbert

Lemuel P. Twine / Abner Twine / Colonel Cladius Zebediah Twine

Peggy Moran

Peggy Moran

Helen Barbara Twine

Tom Brown

Tom Brown

Jimmy Hanagan

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Lester Cadwalader, Sr.

Catherine Doucet

Catherine Doucet

Minerva Twine

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Mayor Moe Carson

Gus Schilling

Gus Schilling

Professor Asa Quisenberry

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Gloria Twine

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Trumbull

Renie Riano

Renie Riano

Miss Aphrodite Phipps

Carl Switzer

Carl Switzer

Junior Twine

Mel Ruick

Mel Ruick

Radio Announcer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into There's One Born Every Minute (1942), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-brat daughter of a pudding manufacturer who has been entered into the town's mayoral race by some of the local businessmen. They have chosen him because they think he is easy to manipulate. As a sales gimmick, the pudding magnate advertises that his product contains the highly nutritious "Vitamin Z." He suddenly begins selling pudding like crazy and soon his political campaign is well-funded. Unfortunately, there is no "Vitamin Z" and when this is discovered, the town fathers try to dump him and show that he is a fake.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of There's One Born Every Minute. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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