Knock on Wood
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Synopsis
Ventriloquist Jerry Morgan has failed with another love affair. The reason: when the relationship reaches the point when it is time to discuss marriage, his two dolls become mean and jealous. Morgan's dollmaker Papinek is a member of a spy ring who has stolen the secret plans for the top-secret Lafayette airplane. Since Morgan is leaving for Zurich the same night, he decides to hide the secret plan in the heads of the dolls.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-22
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Danny Kaye
Jerry Morgan
Mai Zetterling
Ilse Nordstrom
Torin Thatcher
Godfrey Langston
David Burns
Marty Brown
Leon Askin
Laslo Gromeck
Abner Biberman
Maurice Papinek
Gavin Gordon
Car Salesman
Otto Waldis
Brodnik
Steven Geray
Dr. Kreuger
Diana Adams
Princess Maya
Patricia Denise
Mama Morgan
Virginia Huston
Audrey Greene
Paul England
Chief Inspector Wilton
Johnstone White
Langston's Secretary
Henry Brandon
Trenchcoat Man #2
Lewis Martin
Inspector Cranford
Patrick Aherne
Reporter (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Bellhop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Knock on Wood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Dena Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Victor Young
Daniel L. Fapp
Alma Macrorie
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Melvin Frank
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Norman Panama
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Norman Panama
Producer
Melvin Frank
Producer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knock on Wood
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What is Knock on Wood about?
Ventriloquist Jerry Morgan has failed with another love affair. The reason: when the relationship reaches the point when it is time to discuss marriage, his two dolls become mean and jealous. Morgan's dollmaker Papinek is a member of a spy ring who has stolen the secret plans for the top-secret Lafayette airplane. Since Morgan is leaving for Zurich the same night, he decides to hide the secret plan in the heads of the dolls.
Who directed Knock on Wood?
Knock on Wood was directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama.
Who stars in Knock on Wood?
The principal cast of Knock on Wood includes Danny Kaye, Mai Zetterling, Torin Thatcher, David Burns, Leon Askin.
When was Knock on Wood released and how long is it?
Knock on Wood was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Knock on Wood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knock on Wood was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knock on Wood?
Knock on Wood holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).