Born Yesterday (1956 film)

Born Yesterday
Based on	Born Yesterday 1946 play by Garson Kanin
Written by	Garson Kanin
Directed by	Garson Kanin
Starring	Bill Becker Paul Douglas Belle Flower
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	George Schaefer
Running time	90 minutes
Original release
Release	October 28, 1956 (1956-10-28)

Born Yesterday is a 1956 TV film based on the play Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin for the Hallmark Hall of Fame . Kanin adapted and directed it. George Schaefer helped Kanin direct but was not credited. ^[1]

Mary Martin's performance was her first TV appearance since Peter Pan . ^[2] The New York Times thought she was miscast. ^[3]

Plot summary

A rich junk dealer hires a tutor to teach his brassy lover proper etiquette, he is beginning to move up in the world, so, he wants her to be a little less uncouth. As long as she doesn't start thinking. However, that ended with unexpected results.

Cast

• Mary Martin as Billie Dawn
• Paul Douglas as Harry Brock
• Arthur Hill as Paul Verrall

References

1. V. A. (Oct 24, 1956). "CREDIT UP IN AIR FOR COMEDY ON TV". New York Times. ProQuest   113717869.
2. Ames, W. (Aug 2, 1956). "'Born yesterday' to star mary martin on hall of fame". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest   166975562.
3. J. G. (Oct 29, 1956). "TV: 'born yesterday' is revived". New York Times. ProQuest   113726872.

External links

• Born Yesterday at IMDb
• Born Yesterday at the TCM Movie Database