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You have to see it to belove it! - Pocketful of Miracles
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Title: Pocketful of Miracles

Release Date: 18 Dec 1961

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Franton Production

Production Companies: Franton Production

Overview: A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (171 votes)

Cast

  • Dave 'The Dude' Conway: Glenn Ford
  • Apple Annie: Bette Davis
  • Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin: Hope Lange
  • Count Alfonso Romero: Arthur O'Connell
  • Joy Boy: Peter Falk
  • Judge Henry G. Blake: Thomas Mitchell
  • Hudgins: Edward Everett Horton
  • Junior: Mickey Shaughnessy
  • Governor: David Brian
  • Steve Darcey: Sheldon Leonard
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