Best Man Wins (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, Best Man Wins is a drama film directed by John Sturges, running about 78 minutes. “Based on The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras, by Mark Twain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Smiley has a frog that can jump further than anyone else's frog, and Jim becomes obsessed with entering the frog in all of the local jumping-frog contests, not realizing that his obsession is about to cost him his marriage.
Who’s in it. Best Man Wins stars Edgar Buchanan as Jim Smiley, Anna Lee as Nancy Smiley, Robert Shayne as Judge Leonidas K. Carter and Gary Gray as Bob Smiley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Best Man Wins has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Man Wins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Man Wins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Man Wins (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Best Man Wins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Best Man Wins worth watching?
- Best Man Wins holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Best Man Wins?
- Best Man Wins stars Edgar Buchanan, Anna Lee, Robert Shayne, Gary Gray and Hobart Cavanaugh.
- When was Best Man Wins released?
- Best Man Wins was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.