Movie

Once Upon a Time

Released: June 29, 1944 (1944)

Runtime: 89 minutes

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Comedy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

James Gleason as Moke McGillicuddy
Age at release: 62
Henry Armetta as Barber (uncredited)
Age at release: 55
William Demarest as Brandt
Age at release: 52
Cary Grant as Jerry Flynn
Age at release: 40
John Abbott as Reporter (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
Charles Arnt as Fred Stacy (uncredited)
Age at release: 37
Iris Adrian as Woman Exiting Theatre (uncredited)
Age at release: 32
Lloyd Bridges as Aviator Captain (uncredited)
Age at release: 31
Janet Blair as Jeannie Thompson
Age at release: 23
Ted Donaldson as Arthur "Pinky" Thompson
Age at release: 10

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Pedro de Cordoba as Professor Van Dorn (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
Ida Moore as Old Lady on Subway (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
Torben Meyer as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Age at release: 59
Paul Stanton as Dunhill (uncredited)
Age at release: 59
Christian Rub as Mr. Snapps (uncredited)
Age at release: 58
Walter Fenner as Walt Disney (uncredited)
Age at release: 57
Jack Norton as Man In Barber Chair (uncredited)
Age at release: 54
Emory Parnell as Policeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 51
Emmett Vogan as Man Talking to Secretary (uncredited)
Age at release: 50
Ian Wolfe as Joe (uncredited)
Age at release: 47
Byron Foulger as Theatregoer (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
Howard Freeman as McKenzie (uncredited)
Age at release: 44
James Flavin as Man in Subway (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
Spec O'Donnell as Theatre Usher (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
Barbara Pepper as Cabbie (uncredited)
Age at release: 29
Thelma Joel as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Age at release: 28
Vi Athens as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown