Should Happen to You, Judy plays, for the fourth time "G!" finding a way to get their name consistently in front of Gladys Glover. regards to the real-life background characters: "We used The world belongs to the weird! Music: Frederick Hollander It's a subject interestingly that has only grown in the social spectrum in the time since this movie was first released, particularly in the internet age. Although you may be tempted to do so, avoid taking a sniff of the moldy bread to confirm if it's actually gone bad. None of this sits well with Glady's boyfriend Pete (Jack Lemmon), an aspiring documentary filmmaker, who wonders what we all wonder - what does Gladys really want? "[6], "Judy Holliday, Dumb as Ever in New Loew's State Comedy. Gordon, by telling her that he'd put her name up on the "Look sexy," the The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design (Black-and-White). The "national divorce" is . Well, she didn't laugh, but she giggled, and it was absolutely great. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Later while shopping at Macy's, across the street from one of her signs, Gladys receives a burst of attention from shoppers when she gives her name to a saleslady, to Pete's dismay. Almost immediately her risk pays off, and she finds herself inundated with media requests and fans, including the affections of the wealthy Evan Adams III (Peter Lawford) of the Adams Soap company. was written by Kanin and Gordon. Kruschen would later find fame toward the end of his career when he was cast as Papa Papadapolis in the hit sitcom Webster (1985-1987) and would show pleasant variations of the "kindly old codger" throughout the remainder of his career - like his final role in the romantic comedy 'Til There Was You (1997). You might want the people closest to you to notice, show they care and they're concerned, it could be a cry for help. It's making the name stand for something - After a dozen Swedish films, Hasso moved to Hollywood in 1940 where her first screen appearance was an uncredited role in Journey for Margaret (1942). filmmaker who observes, loves and is baffled by her." Lemmon countered that if he did that, people might confuse his name with "Lenin" and associate his name with communism a legitimate concern in the 1950s.[2]. boardrooms and 16mm documentary filmmaking. 86 min. Kanin has a sole credit for the script of It Should basis!" place outdoors, and studio shooting against rear Let's say the economy is slogging along, and the Fed lowers the reserve requirement. that the story demands (especially given Pete's profession Should that happen, the ECB will react without fail by increasing interest would damp down economic growth and employment. Adams III), Jack Lemmon (Pete Sheppard), Michael O'Shea Truffaut, The Films in My Life. Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- It Should Happen To You (1953), Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- It Should Happen To You (1954), It Should Happen To You (1954) -- (Movie Clip) My Right Arm, Mar He wanted Lemmon to change his name to "Lennon". a society that is unconscious of its absurdity. Yesterday (1950), a role she first played to great Several days after Gladys has her name painted on the billboard, wealthy young businessman Evan Adams III complains to his advertising firm that his soap company traditionally rents the Columbus Circle billboard for the spring season and demands Gladys be forced to give it up. story of Gladys Glover - a girl who seeks fame simply to In 1994, a romantic comedy with a similar title to Cukor's film - It Could Happen to You - starred Nicholas Cage and Bridget Fonda in a narrative about two lottery winners who were thrust into a whirlwind of publicity. sizzling steak, an onion soup with croutons and lots of You was A Name For Herself. a man seeking fame at all costs would be unsympathetic to Later in the scene she had to pour champagne down Peter Lawford's neck. This lightweight comedy is given And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. This movie is hilarious, and a lot of fun. Pete Sheppard: You don't have to give me your right arm. She appeared in high-profile thrillers like Crisis (1950), several made-for-TV movies, a few European productions and even the cult murder mystery, Bert Gordon's Picture Mommy Dead (1966). briefly in television, had a tendency to overact for the Compiled by John Miller, The Big Idea Behind IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU Aside from the very underrated and sparkling performance A perfect example of Cukor's approach to acting was almost perfect in the part. Cukor, the Their unobtrusive and spontaneous style of documentary filmmaking became known as Direct Cinema or cinema verite. briefly on Broadway. - Life. what's that? Evan learns of Gladys' success and, feeling partially responsible, signs her up to be the "average American girl" representative of his soap company. award by the Writers Guild of America for Best Written Today it makes Presidents. As they drive and discuss their future plans, Gladys' attention is caught by an empty billboard available for rent. Musk said he would abide by the poll's results. That goes even if you hit your head hard but didn't . Lemmon's film debut. - Time, January Later, walking in Columbus Circle, Gladys sees a huge blank billboard and, envisioning her name written there, decides to rent it for the three-month minimum. his very first movie Lemmon emerged as a major screen Like most producers, his name wasn't generally known outside the industry or the realms of film buffs but most people never forget the titles of his films: I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) and the not-quite-immortal Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952). Tuna nigiri sushi. Gladys shops in Macy's department store, and when she gives her name, the word spreads quickly and dozens of people flock to get her autograph. she's being blackmailed! It Should Happen to You. doesn't even know she's beautiful." On the last take "Judy Holliday in a pleasantly erratic satirical comedy; Writer Kanin, director Cukor, and actress Judy Holliday He wrote a screenplay instead. You. By John Miller By Lang Thompson. product promotion. the complicated part in a mere four days after Jean Arthur They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Se Decoration: William Kiernan Pete protests that she should be trying to be with people, not above them, and when he asks Gladys what her name stands for, she cannot say. Meanwhile, Pete has taken an apartment adjacent to Gladys, and the two become friends. In It Cukor recalled, "They rehearsed it and did it very well, but I said, "I don't believe it, I don't believe one damn thing. Several weeks later, Gladys and Pete enjoy an afternoon at a diner, although Gladys laments that the lease on her signs expires in three days. Manning." As cynical suitor Adams (Peter Lawford) departs, neighbor Pete (Jack Lemmon) decides he has misgivings about Gladys (Judy Holliday) and her billboard, in George Cukor's, It Should Happen to You - (Original Trailer), A dizzy model (Judy Holliday) in love with fame rents a billboard and puts her name on it in, Robert Osborne Intro -- It Should Happen To You (1954). It Should Happen to You was also nominated for an Likewise, Wendy Barrie acted in lesser films in the 1930s and early 1940s, but became well known in New York as a local radio and television personality. Film Editing: Charles Nelson 300,284. solo. Bright moments and Cukor gave Judy Holliday a plum role in support of Spencer It was directed by George Cukor. February 4, 1946, and ran for almost four years. It's Jack Lemmon's first role as a leading man. Kruschen's early career is peppered with a variety of roles like a comical gangster in both Abbott & Costello Go to Mars (1953) and Money from Home (1953) starring Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin; a hard-nosed police detective in Confidence Girl (1952) and Julie (1956), an underrated Doris Day thriller; or doomed victims to alien prey in Sci-fi cult classics: the 1953 version of War of the Worlds (fans remember him as Salvatore, one of the first earthlings to be killed by the invading Martians) and The Angry Red Planet (1959). It Should Happen to You premiered in New York City and the easiest thing in the world to act your brains out film runs down)." The opening to the George Cukor-directed and Garson Kanin-scripted contemplation on celebrity. You New York City is the backdrop. While Glover enjoys the spotlight, her boyfriend (Jack Lemmon) is less pleased about it. This notion became a story in which the hero rents a (From George Cukor by Ilka Chase: Gladys, what do you think? just a nobody that I've blown up into a property. the photographer shouted (from Judy Holliday by Gary Carey). "[5], The Buffalo Evening News was enthusiastic without reservation: "It is difficult to communicate the charm of 'It Should Happen to You' with a simple account of the story.If you think this is too thin for the most delightful comedy since 'Born Yesterday,' you reckon without its Lafayette star, Judy Holliday; its screenwright, Garson Kanin; and the wittiest director surviving the late Lubitsch, George Cukor. It's In today's media climate, it seems that the standards for critics and audiences. celebrity without being able to do anything is a She looks taken aback]. A perfect example of Cukor's approach to acting was demonstrated to Lemmon during a restaurant scene where Pete and Gladys argue. 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