Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
“That "Sitting Pretty" Man Is Back!!!”
Synopsis
A middle-aged genius goes to college for the first time.
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Top Cast
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Clifton Webb
Lynn Belvedere
Shirley Temple
Ellen Baker
Tom Drake
Bill Chase
Alan Young
Avery Brubaker
Jessie Royce Landis
Mrs. Chase
Kathleen Hughes
Kay Nelson
Taylor Holmes
Dr. Gibbs
Alvin Greenman
Cornelius Whittaker
Paul Harvey
Dr. Keating
Barry Kelley
Griggs
Robert Patten
Joe Fisher
Peggie Castle
Jean Auchincloss (uncredited)
Jeff Chandler
Police Officer #66 (uncredited)
Sally Forrest
Miss Cadwaller
Lee MacGregor
Hickey
Geneva Gray
Tri Gam Coed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sale, Mary Loos, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Gwen Davenport
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Richard Sale, Mary Loos, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Gwen Davenport
Alfred Newman
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Harmon Jones
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Nugent
Director
Richard Sale
Writer
Mary Loos
Writer
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Writer
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
Harmon Jones
Editor
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Belvedere Goes to College about?
A middle-aged genius goes to college for the first time.
Who directed Mr. Belvedere Goes to College?
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Mr. Belvedere Goes to College?
The principal cast of Mr. Belvedere Goes to College includes Clifton Webb, Shirley Temple, Tom Drake, Alan Young, Jessie Royce Landis.
When was Mr. Belvedere Goes to College released and how long is it?
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Belvedere Goes to College?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Belvedere Goes to College was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Mr. Belvedere Goes to College based on a book or true story?
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gwen Davenport".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Belvedere Goes to College?
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).