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George Washington Slept Here

  • 19421942
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.7K
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Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
When Bill and Connie Fuller are forced to move out of their Manhattan apartment because of their pet dog, Connie persuades Bill to buy a dilapidated old Pennsylvania house that George Washington allegedly slept in.
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When Bill and Connie Fuller are forced to move out of their Manhattan apartment because of their pet dog, Connie persuades Bill to buy a dilapidated old Pennsylvania house that George Washin... Read allWhen Bill and Connie Fuller are forced to move out of their Manhattan apartment because of their pet dog, Connie persuades Bill to buy a dilapidated old Pennsylvania house that George Washington allegedly slept in.When Bill and Connie Fuller are forced to move out of their Manhattan apartment because of their pet dog, Connie persuades Bill to buy a dilapidated old Pennsylvania house that George Washington allegedly slept in.
IMDb RATING
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1.7K
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  • Director
    • William Keighley
  • Writers
    • Everett Freeman(screen play)
    • Moss Hart(stage play)
    • George S. Kaufman(stage play)
  • Stars
    • Jack Benny
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Charles Coburn
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  • Director
    • William Keighley
  • Writers
    • Everett Freeman(screen play)
    • Moss Hart(stage play)
    • George S. Kaufman(stage play)
  • Stars
    • Jack Benny
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Charles Coburn
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    • 41User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jack Benny in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
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    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)
    Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in George Washington Slept Here (1942)

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    Jack Benny
    Jack Benny
    • Bill Fulleras Bill Fuller
    Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan
    • Connie Fulleras Connie Fuller
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Stanley J. Menningeras Stanley J. Menninger
    Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride
    • Mr. Kimberas Mr. Kimber
    Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel
    • Hesteras Hester
    William Tracy
    William Tracy
    • Steve Eldridgeas Steve Eldridge
    Joyce Reynolds
    Joyce Reynolds
    • Madgeas Madge
    Lee Patrick
    Lee Patrick
    • Rena Leslieas Rena Leslie
    Charles Dingle
    Charles Dingle
    • Mr. Prescottas Mr. Prescott
    John Emery
    John Emery
    • Clayton Evansas Clayton Evans
    Douglas Croft
    Douglas Croft
    • Raymondas Raymond
    Harvey Stephens
    Harvey Stephens
    • Jeff Douglasas Jeff Douglas
    Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn
    • Mr. Gibneyas Mr. Gibney
    Gertrude Carr
    • Wife Slapping Passengeras Wife Slapping Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Glen Cavender
    Glen Cavender
    • Well Diggeras Well Digger
    • (uncredited)
    Chester Clute
    Chester Clute
    • Apartment Hunteras Apartment Hunter
    • (uncredited)
    Dudley Dickerson
    Dudley Dickerson
    • Samas Sam
    • (uncredited)
    Sol Gorss
    • Well Diggeras Well Digger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Keighley
    • Writers
      • Everett Freeman(screen play)
      • Moss Hart(stage play)
      • George S. Kaufman(stage play)
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    • Trivia
      The dog in the movie, Rommy, was trained in the Weatherwax kennels, most famously known for making an undisciplined collie named "Pal" into a star named "Lassie." The Weatherwax family readily admitted that of all the dogs they trained, Rommy was their favorite, and was the smartest of their dogs.
    • Goofs
      When Jack Benny's character is putting up the roof on his convertible, during the first rain storm at the new/old house, he forgets to put up his windows. As a minute ago he was speaking with Mr. Kilbride.
    • Quotes

      Bill Fuller: [reading the letter from the old boot] Gentlemen: We are facing a time of peril so grave in our brief National history, that there is now only the choice of serving the country a little longer, or having the country no longer to serve. Under the favor of Almighty God, we have become a Nation. Let me say to you that I hate war. But we remain one Nation, one People, that time is not distant when we may choose war o'er peace... In the words of Thom Paine, 'THESE are the times that try men's souls. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness alone that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.' George Washington November 10, 1777

    • Connections
      Referenced in Operation Pacific (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      Yankee Doodle
      (uncredited)

      Music traditional - English origin (ca. 1755)

      Variations in the score throughout

    User reviews41

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    Top review
    9/10
    One of my favorite classic comedies
    George Washington Slept Here is a tour-de-force for the great Jack Benny. He is given the opportunity to fully display his comedic acting skills here, as the movie is written and directed with class and style. He's ably assisted in the hilarity by the equally great Ann Sheridan, and supporting cast members Percy Kilbride and Charles Coburn add even more comic class to the movie.

    This is the kind of movie you can watch with your kids where you find that the entire family enjoys it equally. While some cynics may not enjoy this movie as much as I do (it is clearly a product of it's time), if you find that you enjoy classic comedies then you should give this one a chance.

    Hopefully it will be released on DVD soon. (As of this writing, 2/05/05, it is not yet on DVD.)
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    • b5erik
    • Feb 5, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 28, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • George Washington durmió aquí
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $661,500
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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