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Born Yesterday

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1950 | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved You Can't Take It with You or In the Loop, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actress. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 Venice award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 60K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Cukor

  • Judy HollidayBillie Dawn
  • Broderick CrawfordHarry Brock
  • William HoldenPaul Verrall
  • Howard St. JohnJim Devery
  • Frank OttoEddie
  • Larry OliverCongressman Norval Hedges
  • Barbara BrownMrs. Hedges
  • Grandon RhodesSanborn
  • Claire CarletonHelen
  • Chet BrandenburgHotel Worker (uncredited)