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Mr Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
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A popular and critical success in its day, this slight morality tale won an Oscar for director Frank Capra (his second), but today's more cynical audience might find it too full of Capra-corn. Lanky Gary Cooper is wonderful as Longfellow Deeds, the tuba-playing “Cinderella Man” who inherits a small fortune. But the character of the investigative reporter played by Jean Arthur rings false, as do the myriad minor roles, although many are well cast, especially Walter Catlett as a drunken poet. While it lacks a truly convincing climax, it's still very funny and struck a blow for recognition of the ordinary Joe as movie hero. TS
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Running time
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110min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Comedy
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Robert Riskin, from the story Opera Hat by Clarence Budington Kelland
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UK cinema certificate
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U
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Award |
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| Academy 1936 |
Actor |
Gary Cooper |
Nominee |
| Academy 1936 |
Directing |
Frank Capra |
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| Academy 1936 |
Outstanding Production |
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| Academy 1936 |
Writing (Screenplay) |
Robert Riskin |
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