George Washington Slept Here (1942) | |
| Director(s) | William Keighley |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Wald |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Home |
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George Washington Slept Here Overview:
George Washington Slept Here (1942) was a Comedy - Black-and-white Film directed by William Keighley and produced by Jerry Wald.
Academy Awards 1942 --- Ceremony Number 15 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Max Parker, Mark-Lee Kirk; Interior Decoration: Casey Roberts | Nominated |
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George Washington Slept Here (1942)
By Beatrice on Sep 8, 2014 From Flickers in TimeGeorge Washington Slept Here Directed by William Keighley Written by Everett Freeman from the play by George S. Kaufman?and Moss Hart 1942/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Warner Archive DVD Moving Man: Yeah? I guess that’s what drove them to Valley Forge. This is another one of those wacky non... Read full article
DVD Review: George Washington Slept Here (1942)
on Feb 17, 2014 From True ClassicsConnie Fuller (Ann Sheridan) has a fondness for antiques that her husband, Bill (Jack Benny), begrudgingly accepts with an air of exasperation. Connie longs to get out of the city and away from apartment living, so without telling Bill?a dedicated New Yorker if there ever was one?she purchases a dil... Read full article
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Connie Fuller: I didn't want to bother you, Bill.
Bill Fuller: Bother me? It's just a letter about foreclosure, that's all.
Wife Slapping Passenger: [to Raymond] They should've given you the electric highchair.
Connie Fuller: This must be why people drink, it makes them feel better.
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Jack Benny's character mentions The Phil Harris Orchestra, in the movie. The Phil Harris Orchestra was Mr. Benny's Band on The Jell-o Show starring Jack Benny in 1936, later changed to The Jack Benny Show.
The play opened on Broadway, in New York City, New York, USA, on Friday, October 18th, 1940 and closed on Saturday, March 15th, 1941, after 173 performances. The cast included Ernest Truex, Dudley Digges, Jean Dixon and Percy Kilbride, who originated his movie role as Mr. Kimber.
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