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Cast verified as complete
Gary Cooper | ... |
Sam Clayton
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Ann Sheridan | ... |
Lu Clayton
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Ray Collins | ... |
Reverend Daniels
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Edmund Lowe | ... |
H.C. Borden
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Joan Lorring | ... |
Shirley Mae
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Clinton Sundberg | ... |
Nelson
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Minerva Urecal | ... |
Mrs. Nelson
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Louise Beavers | ... |
Chloe
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Dick Ross | ... |
Claude
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Lora Lee Michel | ... |
Lulu
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Bobby Dolan Jr. | ... |
Butch
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Matt Moore | ... |
Mr. Butler
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Netta Packer | ... |
Mrs. Butler
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Ruth Roman | ... |
Ruthie
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Carol Stevens | ... |
Mrs. Adams
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Todd Karns | ... |
Joe Adams
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Irving Bacon | ... |
Tramp
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William Frawley | ... |
Tom Moore
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Harry Hayden | ... |
Banker
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Jane Allan | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Jean Andren | ... |
(uncredited)
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Florence Auer | ... |
Woman on Bus (uncredited)
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Sedal Bennett | ... |
Woman Chasing Bus (uncredited)
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Oliver Blake | ... |
Turkey Supplier (uncredited)
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Ruth Brennan | ... |
Mrs. Kelly (uncredited)
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Bud Cokes | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Pat Davis | ... |
Usher in Church (uncredited)
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Irmgard Dawson | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Dulce Day | ... |
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
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Ann Duncan | ... |
Jitterbug (uncredited)
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Johnny Duncan | ... |
Jitterbug (uncredited)
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Charles Ferguson | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Helen Foster | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Kay Garrett | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Joe Hinds | ... |
Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)
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James Horne Jr. | ... |
College Boy (uncredited)
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Ann Lawrence | ... |
Salvation Army Girl (uncredited)
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King Lockwood | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Ted Mapes | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Harry Mayo | ... |
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
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Stanley McKay | ... |
Young Minister (uncredited)
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Marta Mitrovich | ... |
Mysterious Woman (uncredited)
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Ida Moore | ... |
Old Lady Who Broke Her Glasses (uncredited)
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Roger Moore | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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William H. O'Brien | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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William J. O'Brien | ... |
Bald Usher in Church (uncredited)
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Anne O'Neal | ... |
Mrs. Finnerty (uncredited)
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George Ovey | ... |
First Usher in Church (uncredited)
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Garry Owen | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Edward Peil Sr. | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Frank Pharr | ... |
Man on Bus (uncredited)
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Edward Rickard | ... |
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
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Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Scott Seaton | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Almira Sessions | ... |
Landlady (uncredited)
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Francis Stevens | ... |
Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)
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Ken Terrell | ... |
Moving Man (uncredited)
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Dick Wessel | ... |
Melvin Wurtzberger (uncredited)
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Florence Wix | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Directed by
Leo McCarey |
Written by
Ken Englund | ... | (screen play by) |
Leo McCarey | ... | (story by) and |
John D. Klorer | ... | (story by) (as John Klorer) |
Produced by
Leo McCarey | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
Robert Emmett Dolan | ... | (music score by) |
Cinematography by
George Barnes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
James C. McKay | ... | film editor (as James McKay) |
Art Direction by
John B. Goodman |
Set Decoration by
Jacque Mapes | ... | (set decorations) |
Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
Makeup Department
Myrl Stoltz | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jesse Hibbs | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
John L. Cass | ... | sound |
Clem Portman | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
Russell A. Cully | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
Louie Anderson | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Peter Bernard | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
John F. Warren | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Travilla | ... | costume designer: Miss Sheridan (as William Travilla) |
Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
C. Palmetier | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Wolf Reade | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
J. Herbert Smith | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Rainbow Productions (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (United States) (theatrical) (An RKO Radio Release)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1957) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1957) (United States) (tv)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Olive Films (2012) (Canada) (DVD) (DVD and Blu-ray)
- Olive Films (2012) (United States) (DVD) (DVD and Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Sam Clayton is the General Manager of H.C. Borden and Co., a department store. Despite the well paying managerial job, he and his loving wife Lu live a modest existence with their two adolescent children, Butch and Lulu, as Sam is always helping others out, emotionally, practically and most importantly financially whenever he can, which is always. His Good Samaritan ways exasperate a few people of importance around him, including H.C. Borden himself, who believes his do-gooderism is sometimes at the expense of money in the cash register at the store, and most specifically Lu, who believes that people generally take advantage of him as witnessed by how often they pay him back in a timely manner if at all, and that his actions are often at her and the children's expense. Lu and Sam have long dreamed of owning their own home instead of renting as they do, but that dream is always delayed as, if need be, Sam will dip into their house fund to lend that financial helping hand, largely no questions asked. Despite loving him, Lu may only be able to encounter one disappointment too many before she can't stand it anymore. If their marriage can survive this issue, it may face the ultimate test if anyone will reciprocate in Sam's time of need. Written by Huggo |
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Taglines | He'll take the whole world . . . and you to his heart ! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | Despite the talent involved both on and off-screen, the film was a critical flop when first released in 1948. Ann Sheridan perceived that the failure was the result of her and Gary Cooper having no chemistry together as romantic leads. See more » |
Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #10.34 (1960). See more » |
Soundtracks | Eight to Five See more » |
Quotes |
Sam Clayton:
I guess you think I'm a pretty big flirt. Mrs. Butler: No. You don't always keep your shades pulled down, you know. See more » |