Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time (1944)

it's CHUCKLESOME!

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.

Date of release
1944-06-29
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (17)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Director
Alexander Hall

Casting

Interesting facts

Once Upon a Time is a 1944 American comedy fantasy film involving a dancing caterpillar who lives in a small box. Cary Grant plays a conniving showman who desperately needs money to save his theater. The film was based on a 1940 radio play called "My Client Curley", adapted by Norman Corwin from a magazine story by Lucille Fletcher.

Production

The film's working titles were Curly, My Friend Curly, My Client Curly and Yes Sir, That's My Baby.

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