Born Yesterday
1950, English. Directed by George Cukor.
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Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Judy HollidayBillie Dawn
- Broderick CrawfordHarry Brock
- William HoldenPaul Verrall
- Howard St. JohnJim Devery
- Frank OttoEddie
- Larry OliverCongressman Norval Hedges
- Barbara BrownMrs. Hedges
- Grandon RhodesSanborn
- Claire CarletonHelen
- Chet BrandenburgHotel Worker (uncredited)
- Charles CanePoliceman (uncredited)
- Helen Eby-RockManicurist (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Mannheimer
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What Born Yesterday is based on
Born Yesterday is adapted from a play or musical.
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Born Yesterday: quick answers
Is Born Yesterday worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Born Yesterday?
Born Yesterday runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Born Yesterday have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Born Yesterday. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Born Yesterday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Born Yesterday is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Born Yesterday on?
Born Yesterday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Born Yesterday?
If you liked Born Yesterday, try My Sassy Girl, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Girl on a Bicycle.
Who directed Born Yesterday?
Born Yesterday (1950) was directed by George Cukor and stars Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden.
What is Born Yesterday based on?
Born Yesterday is adapted from a play or musical.