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The story of the problems of a footloose widower and his 12-year-old son, a near-bankrupt Miami Beach hotel, a bongo-playing showgirl and a matchmaking sister-in-law.
Original Release
07/15/1959
US Release
07/15/1959
Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | Mario Manetta |
Eleanor Parker | Eloise Rogers |
Carolyn Jones | Shirl |
Thelma Ritter | Sophie Manetta |
Keenan Wynn | Jerry Marks |
Joi Lansing | Dorine |
Connie Sawyer | Miss Wexler |
James Komack | Julius Manetta |
Dub Taylor | Fred |
George DeWitt | Mendy Yales |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | Mario Manetta |
Eleanor Parker | Eloise Rogers |
Carolyn Jones | Shirl |
Thelma Ritter | Sophie Manetta |
Keenan Wynn | Jerry Marks |
Joi Lansing | Dorine |
Connie Sawyer | Miss Wexler |
James Komack | Julius Manetta |
Dub Taylor | Fred |
George DeWitt | Mendy Yales |
Benny Rubin | Abe Diamond |
Ruby Dandridge | Sally |
B.S. Pully | Hood |
Joyce Nizzari | Alice |
Pupi Campo | Master of Ceremonies |
Eddie Hodges | Ally Manetta |
Selma Minden Grenald | Mrs. Tessler |
Sam McDaniel | Andy - Handyman / Andy |
Ralph Moratz | Race Track Gambler |
Emory Parnell | Sheriff |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Frank Sinatra | Executive Producer |
Frank Capra | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1960 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |