Born Yesterday (1956 film)
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Based onBorn Yesterday
1946 play
by Garson Kanin
1946 play
by Garson Kanin
Written byGarson Kanin
Directed byGarson Kanin
StarringBill Becker
Paul Douglas
Belle Flower
Paul Douglas
Belle Flower
| 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 |
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]
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.
