Once Upon a Time (1944)
Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.
- Released
- 1944-06-29
- Genres
- Family, Fantasy, Comedy
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul, Alexander Hall
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 from 17 votes
Cast
- Cary Grant as Jerry Flynn
- Janet Blair as Jeannie Thompson
- James Gleason as Moke McGillicuddy
- Ted Donaldson as Arthur "Pinky" Thompson
- William Demarest as Brandt
- John Abbott as Reporter (uncredited)
- Iris Adrian as Woman Exiting Theatre (uncredited)
- Henry Armetta as Barber (uncredited)
- Charles Arnt as Fred Stacy (uncredited)
- Lloyd Bridges as Aviator Captain (uncredited)
- Pedro de Cordoba as Professor Van Dorn (uncredited)
- Walter Fenner as Walt Disney (uncredited)