Just This Once
“M-G-M's screamingly funny romance!”
Synopsis
An heir of a vast fortune is deeply in debt because he spends faster than his very generous trust fund allows. There is a battle of wills between his selfish spendthrift was and the money manager which is is forced/tricked into appointing.
Top Cast
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Janet Leigh
Lucy Duncan
Peter Lawford
Mark MacLene IV
Lewis Stone
Judge Samuel Coulter
Marilyn Erskine
Gertrude Crome
Richard Anderson
Tom Winters
Douglas Fowley
Frank Pirosh
Phyllis Kirk
Young Lover on Ferry
Hanley Stafford
Mr. Blackwell
Jerry Hausner
Stanley Worth
Benny Rubin
Herbert Engel
John Eldredge
Commander Denham
Alvin Greenman
Archie
Joseph Mell
Mr. Green
Ida Moore
Mrs. Morgan
William Phillips
Caddie Horace Melnick
Emerson Treacy
Mr. Black
Bill Welsh
Mr. Sanford
Dave Willock
Caddie Ralph Roberts
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Sheldon
- Original Title
- Just This Once
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis
Sidney Sheldon, Max Trell
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Sheldon
Screenplay
Don Weis
Director
Ray June
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just This Once
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just This Once about?
An heir of a vast fortune is deeply in debt because he spends faster than his very generous trust fund allows. There is a battle of wills between his selfish spendthrift was and the money manager which is is forced/tricked into appointing.
Who directed Just This Once?
Just This Once was directed by Don Weis.
Who stars in Just This Once?
The principal cast of Just This Once includes Janet Leigh, Peter Lawford, Lewis Stone, Marilyn Erskine, Richard Anderson.
When was Just This Once released and how long is it?
Just This Once was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.