Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 19, 2024

Broderick Crawford, Judy Holiday, and William Holden in “Born Yesterday” Born Yesterday (1950) is an American comedy directed by George Cukor and starring Broderick Crawford, Judy Holiday, and William Holden. Holiday recreated her role as Billie Dawn which she played on Broadway. Cr   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on May 19, 2016

A few days ago, as I spent a sick afternoon at home, I was pleased to discover the delightful Born Yesterday (1950) playing on TCM. This is a movie that has always fascinated me–Judy Holliday’s performance as the dim-witted Billie Dawn won her an Oscar for the Best Actress of 1950, in   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 20, 2015

Born Yesterday Directed by George Cukor Written by Albert Mannheimer from a play by Garson Kanin 1949/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation Repeat viewing/my DVD collection Billie Dawn: DOUBLE NEGATIVE! Right? Think what you will about the line-up for the 1949 Best Actress Oscars.  It is impossible   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 5, 2014

**This post is written as part of the Romantic Comedy Blogathon hosted by Backlots.  Be sure to head over after reading and check out the other participants.** The most dangerous thing to give a person is a book.  Or in this case the movie Born Yesterday.  A surface level analysis of...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 21, 2013

Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden, and Broderick Crawford, this semi-comedy is about a dumb blonde who becomes cultured with the help of a tutor. Billie starts out as the girl of a gruff an who has made a fortune in metal. They are in D.C. together and he is embarrassed...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 21, 2013

Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden, and Broderick Crawford, this semi-comedy is about a dumb blonde who becomes cultured with the help of a tutor. Billie starts out as the girl of a gruff an who has made a fortune in metal. They are in D.C. together and he is embarrassed...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 6, 2012

(Image via doctormacro.com) Born Yesterday, based on the play by Garson Kanin and directed by George Cukor, stars Judy Holliday and William Holden. Holliday won an Oscar in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Billie Dawn, an ex-showgirl who is dating a big-shot...   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on April 29, 2011

Born Yesterday (1950)      When I learned Judy Holliday took home the Best Actress Oscar in 1951 over Bette Davis in All About Eve, I was naturally intrigued. For those who know Eve –and you should if you don’t– it was a veritable whirlwind of overwhelmingly grand performances, an   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on December 29, 2010

Harry (Broderick Crawford), a junkyard tycoon, and his fiancé, Billie (Judy Holliday) are both less than refined.  They shout to each other from across halls and through open windows.  While in Washington D.C., Harry is trying to “make new business connections” and realizes Billie’s rough behavior a   read more