Best Man Wins
“Based on The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras, by Mark Twain.”
Synopsis
Jim Smiley has a frog that can jump further than anyone else's frog, and Jim becomes obsessed with entering the frog in all of the local jumping-frog contests, not realizing that his obsession is about to cost him his marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Huebsch, Mark Twain
- Original Title
- Best Man Wins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Edward Huebsch, Mark Twain
Vincent J. Farrar
James Sweeney
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Richmond
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
John Sturges
Director
Edward Huebsch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Man Wins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Best Man Wins about?
Jim Smiley has a frog that can jump further than anyone else's frog, and Jim becomes obsessed with entering the frog in all of the local jumping-frog contests, not realizing that his obsession is about to cost him his marriage.
Who directed Best Man Wins?
Best Man Wins was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in Best Man Wins?
The principal cast of Best Man Wins includes Edgar Buchanan, Anna Lee, Robert Shayne, Gary Gray, Hobart Cavanaugh.
When was Best Man Wins released and how long is it?
Best Man Wins was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Best Man Wins based on a book or true story?
Best Man Wins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".