Practically Yours
"THE SCREEN'S Practically Perfect COMEDY!"
Originally released in 1944. Practically Yours is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Starring Fred MacMurray, Claudette Colbert, and Gil Lamb
Synopsis
In this screwball comedy a WW2 US pilot bombs a Japanese aircraft carrier, is assumed to be dead, and then is misquoted in the press as fondly remembering his days back home walking his dog Piggy. Instead of his dog Piggy he is thought to be in love with Peggy, a girl he worked with. The usual farce ensues after he returns home alive and tries to play along with the mistake to save embarrassment for all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred MacMurray
as Daniel Bellamy
Claudette Colbert
as Peggy Martin
Gil Lamb
as Albert W. Beagell
Cecil Kellaway
as Marvin P. Meglin
Robert Benchley
as Judge Robert Simpson
Tom Powers
as Commander Harry Harpe
Jane Frazee
as Jane Frazee - Vocalist
Rosemary DeCamp
as Ellen Macy
Isabel Randolph
as Mrs. Meglin
Mikhail Rasumny
as LaCrosse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Practically Yours about?
In this screwball comedy a WW2 US pilot bombs a Japanese aircraft carrier, is assumed to be dead, and then is misquoted in the press as fondly remembering his days back home walking his dog Piggy. ...
Who directed Practically Yours?
Practically Yours was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
How long is Practically Yours?
Practically Yours has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Practically Yours released?
Practically Yours was released on December 20, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Practically Yours?
The main cast of Practically Yours includes Fred MacMurray, Claudette Colbert, Gil Lamb, Cecil Kellaway, Robert Benchley.