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7.3 / 10(190 votes)IMDbNR19501h 43mUnited States of America

Born Yesterday

“It's Here AT LAST!”

Synopsis

Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.

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Born Yesterday (1950) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 26, 1950

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 3, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Cukor
Screenplay & Story
Albert Mannheimer
Original Score
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Title
Born Yesterday
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Cukor

Screenplay & Story

Albert Mannheimer, Garson Kanin

Original Score & Music

Friedrich Hollaender

Director of Photography

Joseph Walker

Film Editing

Charles Nelson

Producers

S. Sylvan Simon

Department Leadership Roster

George Cukor

George Cukor

Director

Albert Mannheimer

Screenplay

Harry Horner

Production Design

Joseph Walker

Director of Photography

Friedrich Hollaender

Friedrich Hollaender

Original Music Composer

S. Sylvan Simon

S. Sylvan Simon

Producer

Charles Nelson

Editor

Jean Louis

Jean Louis

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Born Yesterday.

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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?

Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.

Who directed Born Yesterday?

Born Yesterday was directed by George Cukor.

Who stars in Born Yesterday?

The principal cast of Born Yesterday includes Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, Howard St. John, Frank Otto.

When was Born Yesterday released and how long is it?

Born Yesterday was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

Who composed the musical score for Born Yesterday?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Born Yesterday was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Born Yesterday?

Born Yesterday holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).