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Cast
Harold Peary
as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
Billie Burke
as Mrs. Laura Chandler
Claire Carleton
as Francine Gray
Richard LeGrand
as Mr. Peavey
Freddie Mercer
as Leroy Forrester
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Homer
Margaret Landry
as Marjorie Forrester
Leonid Kinskey
as Window Washer
Ann Doran
as Matilda Brown
Lillian Randolph
as Birdie
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorGordon Douglas
WritersRobert E. Kent
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGildersleeve on Broadway
About Gildersleeve on Broadway
On a trip to New York, a small-town blowhard gets caught between a wealthy widow and a gold digger.
Directed by Gordon Douglas, Gildersleeve on Broadway leans on a strong ensemble — Harold Peary, Billie Burke, Claire Carleton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1943.
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