
Born Yesterday
Synopsis
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.
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October 28, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Screenplay & Story
- Garson Kanin
- Original Title
- Born Yesterday
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garson Kanin
Garson Kanin
Mildred Freed Alberg, George Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Writer
Garson Kanin
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born Yesterday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born Yesterday about?
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.
Who directed Born Yesterday?
Born Yesterday was directed by Garson Kanin.
Who stars in Born Yesterday?
The principal cast of Born Yesterday includes Paul Douglas, Mary Martin, Arthur Hill, Otto Hulett.
When was Born Yesterday released and how long is it?
Born Yesterday was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
