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1950 · 103 min · NR

Born Yesterday

Directed by George Cukor · Comedy, Romance

Born Yesterday (1950) is a Comedy film, directed by George Cukor set in Washington, D.C. during the 1950s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Friedrich Hollaender
Cinematography
Joseph Walker
Cast
Judy HollidayBroderick CrawfordWilliam HoldenHoward St. JohnFrank OttoLarry OliverBarbara BrownGrandon Rhodes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Female Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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