Born Yesterday (1956 film) explained

Director:Garson Kanin
Producer:George Schaefer
Starring:Bill Becker
Paul Douglas
Belle Flower
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Born Yesterday is a 1956 TV film based on the play Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin for the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Kanin adapted and directed it. George Schaefer helped Kanin direct but was not credited.[1]

Mary Martin's performance was her first TV appearance since Peter Pan.[2] The New York Times thought she was miscast.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: CREDIT UP IN AIR FOR COMEDY ON TV. V. A.. Oct 24, 1956. New York Times. .
  2. News: Ames, W.. 'Born yesterday' to star mary martin on hall of fame. Aug 2, 1956. Los Angeles Times. .
  3. News: TV: 'born yesterday' is revived. J. G.. Oct 29, 1956. New York Times. .