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Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time (1944)

June. 29,1944
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6.1
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NR
| Fantasy Comedy Family

Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.

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Alicia
1944/06/29

I love this movie so much

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Odelecol
1944/06/30

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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Tobias Burrows
1944/07/01

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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Zlatica
1944/07/02

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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utgard14
1944/07/03

Interesting oddity with Cary Grant as a theatrical producer with a string of flops who finds his financial salvation in a little boy's dancing caterpillar named Curly. Yes, that's right. Cary Grant made a movie about a dancing caterpillar. It's one of his most bizarre movies but it's also one of his weakest. Granted it's not as terrible as a lot of reviewers here are making it out to be, but it's not very good either. The biggest problem isn't even the concept; that could actually work in a Disney sort of way. But it doesn't have the charm, innocence, or humor of a Disney film. It's kind of dull, actually. It doesn't help that we never actually see the caterpillar dance, just see people's reactions. If it were a Disney film, they would have at least given us an animated caterpillar. Ted Donaldson as the little boy with the caterpillar is very cute and likable. Cary does fine considering and James Gleason is solid as usual. Gleason's character is named The Moke, which sounds Damon Runyon-esuqe but unfortunately there's nothing else in this that reminds one of Runyon. Yet another direction they could've taken this that would've worked better than what they went with.

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Armand
1944/07/04

one of many comedies from ''40's . not good, not bad but interesting for the chain of clichés and for the unrealistic story. in fact, only a film with Cary Grant in an ironic role and same atmosphere of period as a kind of jazz club room. nothing new, nothing special. only a nice film for waste the time. its virtue - maybe remembering the art to explore and use a idea for a complicated story who , far to be real bad, it seems be only chaotic. a kind of parable about life, virtues and the love who remains the real prize. Janet Blair does a decent job and James Gleason is the pillar of this not inspired story who saves small parts of it. a film about a meeting and a childish lead hero. that is all. only an old fashion movie with Cary Grant, alternative for contemporary blockbusters.

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nalabitsy-1
1944/07/05

Growing up I always remembered the dancing caterpillar named Curly who danced to "Yes, Sir,Thats my baby" I don't remember how old I was when I first saw it or how many times, but I never forgot Curly! I did forget the title and even that it starred Cary Grant. A few years ago I rediscovered Curly in the video store. I rented it and shared it with my daughter. It brought back such memories and now of course I was old enough to enjoy the entire movie! I think I loved it as much as an adult as I had as a child. And so did my daughter. I still sing "Yes, Sir, That's my Baby and always think of Curly dancing. I also think of Curly every time I see a butterfly!

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Margie Schultz
1944/07/06

Many years ago I was married to Mickey McGuire in Hollywood California. At the time (1968) we were both working as film technicians at Pathe' Laboratories. Although we divorced, we still remained friendly until I moved away from California. I'm wondering if anyone knows if he is still living and if so where I might contact him. His real name was Clifford Michael McGuire and the only picture I have seen him in was "Once Upon a Time". I have an old newspaper clipping with a picture of him and Cary Grant , Janet Blair and the other little boy in the movie.If anyone has more information on Mickey, please let me know.Thanks, Margie

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