Where can I watch There's One Born Every Minute (1942)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for There's One Born Every Minute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is There's One Born Every Minute worth watching?

There's One Born Every Minute holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in There's One Born Every Minute?

There's One Born Every Minute stars Hugh Herbert, Peggy Moran, Tom Brown, Guy Kibbee and Catherine Doucet.

When was There's One Born Every Minute released?

There's One Born Every Minute was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.

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There's One Born Every Minute (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 8.2

Released in 1942, There's One Born Every Minute is a comedy film directed by Harold Young, running about 60 minutes. “GYPS OFF THE OLD BLOCK!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-brat daughter of a pudding manufacturer who has been entered into the town's mayoral race by some of the local businessmen. They have chosen him because they think he is easy to manipulate. As a sales gimmick, the pudding magnate advertises that his product contains the highly nutritious "Vitamin Z." He suddenly begins selling pudding like crazy and soon his political campaign is well-funded. Unfortunately, there is no "Vitamin Z" and when this is discovered, the town fathers try to dump him and show that he is a fake.

Who’s in it. There's One Born Every Minute stars Hugh Herbert as Lemuel P. Twine / Abner Twine / Colonel Cladius Zebediah Twine, Peggy Moran as Helen Barbara Twine, Tom Brown as Jimmy Hanagan and Guy Kibbee as Lester Cadwalader, Sr., among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, There's One Born Every Minute sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There's One Born Every Minute page.

If you liked it. Fans of There's One Born Every Minute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch There's One Born Every Minute (1942)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for There's One Born Every Minute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is There's One Born Every Minute worth watching?: There's One Born Every Minute holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in There's One Born Every Minute?: There's One Born Every Minute stars Hugh Herbert, Peggy Moran, Tom Brown, Guy Kibbee and Catherine Doucet.
When was There's One Born Every Minute released?: There's One Born Every Minute was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.