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Born Yesterday

It's Here AT LAST!

7.3(191)19501h 43m3

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.

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Released
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Language
English
  • washington dc, usa
  • congress
  • tycoon
  • based on play or musical
  • political satire

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Behind the camera

Director

George Cukor

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereLos Angeles, California25 Dec 1950
    • Theatrical (limited)NRNew York City, New York26 Dec 1950
  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalULondon26 Apr 1951
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical1213 Feb 1953
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1014 Dec 1951
    • Physical103 Apr 2007
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical12 Oct 1952
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical1526 Dec 1950

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Born Yesterday was released on 26 December 1950.

Audience reviews

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    John Chard

    6/28/2014

    8/10

    Possibly the most endearing "dumb blonde" ever? Judy Holliday rightly won the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of dumb blonde kept woman Billie Dawn, a role she successfully played on Broadway in the stage show production. Yet to only mention her would be doing a disservice to the films other strengths as it has many to justify it being labelled a classic of its time. Billie Dawn is the girlfriend of scrap …

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    Nutshell

    7/16/2019

    10/10

    Intelligent script and a very funny movie, a true classic with a perfect cast. Judy Holliday steals the show, and both Crawford and Holden are at the top of their game. You will not be disappointed!

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    tmdb28039023

    8/28/2022

    6/10

    Born Yesterday’s philosophy – a fusion of Greek myth and allegory; specifically, Pygmalion (by way of Shaw) and Plato’s Cave – is not only timeless but timely. At one point, William Holden’s character says “I want everybody to be smart. I want 'em to be as smart as they can be. A world full of ignorant people is too dangerous to live in.” This is as true now as it was more than 70 years ago – perhaps truer; as recent…

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