George Washington Slept Here
“YOU'LL GET HAPPY HYSTERICS in this history-mocking comedy”
Synopsis
New Yorkers Bill and Connie Fuller have to move from their apartment. Without Bill's knowledge, Connie purchases a delapidated old farmhouse in Pennsylvania, where George Washington was supposed to have actually slept during the American Revolution.
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Jack Benny
Bill Fuller
Ann Sheridan
Connie Fuller
Charles Coburn
Stanley Menninger
Percy Kilbride
Mr. Kimber
Hattie McDaniel
Hester
William Tracy
Steve Eldridge
Joyce Reynolds
Madge
Lee Patrick
Rena Leslie
Charles Dingle
Mr. Prescott
John Emery
Clayton Evans
Douglas Croft
Raymond
Harvey Stephens
Jeff Douglas
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Gibney
Leon Ames
Leon Ames (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Well Digger (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Apartment Hunter (uncredited)
Marie Windsor
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett Freeman
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- George Washington Slept Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Everett Freeman, George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart
Adolph Deutsch
Ernest Haller
Ralph Dawson
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Jerry Wald
Producer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About George Washington Slept Here
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What is George Washington Slept Here about?
New Yorkers Bill and Connie Fuller have to move from their apartment. Without Bill's knowledge, Connie purchases a delapidated old farmhouse in Pennsylvania, where George Washington was supposed to have actually slept during the American Revolution.
Who directed George Washington Slept Here?
George Washington Slept Here was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in George Washington Slept Here?
The principal cast of George Washington Slept Here includes Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn, Percy Kilbride, Hattie McDaniel.
When was George Washington Slept Here released and how long is it?
George Washington Slept Here was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for George Washington Slept Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for George Washington Slept Here was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for George Washington Slept Here?
George Washington Slept Here holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).