Once Upon A Time (1944)

Synopsis: Suave but failed Broadway producer Jimmy Flynn (Cary Grant) is in need of a wartime success after a string of expensive flops. His luck seems to be on the upswing when he meets a young boy in front of his theater who is in possession of a... Suave but failed Broadway producer Jimmy Flynn (Cary Grant) is in need of a wartime success after a string of expensive flops. His luck seems to be on the upswing when he meets a young boy in front of his theater who is in possession of a caterpillar named Curly who dances to "Yes Sir, That's My Baby." As word spreads about Curly and his talent, he becomes a pleasing distraction for America during wartime--but will Jimmy be able to use Curly to save his own flagging career before someone else snaps him up? This heartwarming comedy/fantasy features one of many of Grant's signature comedic performances. [More]

Starring: Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson

Starring: Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson, Howard Freeman, William Demarest

Director: Alexander Hall

Director: Alexander Hall
Screenwriter: Norman Corwin, Irving Fineman

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