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H.M. Pulham, Esq.

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.6K
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Hedy Lamarr, Robert Young, and Ruth Hussey in H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941)
A man who lived his life as he was was told he should, not as he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman.
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A man who lived his life as he was advised to do, not how he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman.A man who lived his life as he was advised to do, not how he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman.A man who lived his life as he was advised to do, not how he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman.

  • Director
    • King Vidor
  • Writers
    • Elizabeth Hill
    • King Vidor
    • John P. Marquand
  • Stars
    • Hedy Lamarr
    • Robert Young
    • Ruth Hussey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Hill
      • King Vidor
      • John P. Marquand
    • Stars
      • Hedy Lamarr
      • Robert Young
      • Ruth Hussey
    • 38User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

    Videos1

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    Photos51

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    Top Cast59

    Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr
    • Marvin Myles
    Robert Young
    Robert Young
    • Harry Pulham
    Ruth Hussey
    Ruth Hussey
    • Kay Motford
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Mr. Pulham Sr.
    Van Heflin
    Van Heflin
    • Bill King
    Fay Holden
    Fay Holden
    • Mrs. John Pulham
    Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville
    • Mary Pulham
    Douglas Wood
    Douglas Wood
    • Mr. Bullard
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Walter Kaufman
    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Rodney 'Bo-Jo' Brown
    • (as Leif Erikson)
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Joe Bingham
    David Clyde
    David Clyde
    • Hugh the Butler
    Sara Haden
    Sara Haden
    • Miss Rollo
    Erville Alderson
    Erville Alderson
    • Mr. Jakes
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Alexander
    • John's Caddie
    • (uncredited)
    Oliver Blake
    Oliver Blake
    • Ellsmere, the Artist
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Brown
    Harry Brown
    • Charley Roberts
    • (uncredited)
    Frances Carson
    Frances Carson
    • Miss Percival, Mrs. Pulham's Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Hill
      • King Vidor
      • John P. Marquand
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    Summary

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Favorite film of Hedy Lamarr.
    • Goofs
      The flashback scenes in a taxi take place in 1919. However, the rear-projection footage through the back window of the cab clearly show late 1930s automobiles.
    • Quotes
      • Harry Moulton Pulham: They say that you can get over anything in time. I don't believe you can... but given enough time you can put it where it belongs.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      The Band Played On
      (1895) (uncredited)
      Music by Chas. B. Ward
      Played at the dance class party
      Danced to by Brenda Henderson and Bobby Cooper

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 16, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • El honorable Sr. Pulham
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Loew's
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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