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Miss Grain de sel (1949) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1949 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1949, Miss Grain de sel is a comédie film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 87 minutes. “She was never so insulted in all her life...and it was wonderful!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A bookie uses a phony real estate business as a front for his betting parlor. To further keep up the sham, he hires dim-witted Ellen Grant as his secretary figuring she won't suspect any criminal goings-on. When Ellen learns of some friends who are about to lose their homes, she unwittingly drafts her boss into developing a new low-cost housing development.

Who’s in it. Miss Grain de sel stars Lucille Ball as Ellen Grant, William Holden as Dick Richmond, Janis Carter as Peggy Donato and James Gleason as Timothy Gleason, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Miss Grain de sel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Grain de sel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Miss Grain de sel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Miss Grain de sel (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miss Grain de sel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Miss Grain de sel worth watching?
Miss Grain de sel holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Miss Grain de sel?
Miss Grain de sel stars Lucille Ball, William Holden, Janis Carter, James Gleason and Gloria Henry.
When was Miss Grain de sel released?
Miss Grain de sel was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.