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The Great Gildersleeve
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The Great Gildersleeve

1942-12-17 · 62 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy

A small-town blowhard runs for water commissioner while fighting to win custody of his niece and nephew.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harold PearyHarold PearyThrockmorton P. Gildersleeve
Freddie MercerFreddie MercerLeroy Forrester
Nancy GatesNancy GatesMarjorie 'Margie' Forrester
Jane DarwellJane DarwellAunt Emma Forrester
Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphBirdie Scoggins
Mary FieldAmelia Hooker
Charles ArntCharles ArntJudge Horace Hooker
Thurston HallThurston HallGovernor Jonathan Stafford
George CarpenterFrank Powers
John DilsonJohn DilsonMayor Appleton
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorPhil, the carpenter
Anne O'NealMartha, an old crow
Fern EmmettFern EmmettSecond Old Crow
Herb VigranHerb VigranGeorge, the jeweller
Donald KerrDonald KerrPhotographer
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerMessenger
Russell WadeRussell WadeCharles, the chauffeur
Bruce EdwardsBruce EdwardsGovernor's Secretary
Lorin RakerLorin RakerCourt Clerk

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