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Gildersleeve's Bad Day

  • 19431943
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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12,725
Jane Darwell, Charles Arnt, Nancy Gates, Freddie Mercer, Harold Peary, and Lillian Randolph in Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)
Comedy
Gildersleeve gets himself into trouble while on jury duty.Gildersleeve gets himself into trouble while on jury duty.Gildersleeve gets himself into trouble while on jury duty.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
259
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
216,230
12,725
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    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writer
      • Jack Townley(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Harold Peary
      • Jane Darwell
      • Nancy Gates
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writer
      • Jack Townley(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Harold Peary
      • Jane Darwell
      • Nancy Gates
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    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Richard LeGrand in Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)
    Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)
    Nancy Gates, Freddie Mercer, and Harold Peary in Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)
    Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)
    Harold Peary in Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)

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    Harold Peary
    Harold Peary
    • Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
    Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell
    • Aunt Emma Forrester
    Nancy Gates
    Nancy Gates
    • Margie Forrester
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Judge Horace Hooker
    Freddie Mercer
    • Leroy Forrestor
    Russell Wade
    Russell Wade
    • Jimmy
    Lillian Randolph
    Lillian Randolph
    • Birdie
    Frank Jenks
    Frank Jenks
    • Al
    Douglas Fowley
    Douglas Fowley
    • Louie Barton
    Alan Carney
    Alan Carney
    • Toad
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • Henry Potter
    Richard LeGrand
    Richard LeGrand
    • J.W. Peavy
    Robert Andersen
    Robert Andersen
    • Police Radio Dispatcher
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Barclay
    Joan Barclay
    • Julie Potter
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bartell
    • Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Bergman
    • Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Borden
    Eddie Borden
    • Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Patti Brill
    • Girl at Party
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writer
      • Jack Townley(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Second of four "Gildersleeve" films from RKO, released from 1942 to 1944 and based on the popular NBC radio network program that ran from 1941 to 1950.
    • Quotes

      Gildersleeve: If I don't run away, my dear, they'll put me in jail for a hundred and twenty-five years.

      Leroy: Well, then you've got nothing to worry about. You can't live that long.

    • Connections
      Followed by Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Get Out Of This Mood
      (1942) (uncredited)

      Music by Jimmy McHugh

      Lyrics by Frank Loesser

      Sung a cappella by Harold Peary

    User reviews6

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    6/10
    "We have ways in Summerfield. We were there when the brains were passed out."
    Second in RKO's short-lived Great Gildersleeve series based on the popular radio show. This time Gildersleeve is a juror in the trial of a bank robber. Through no fault of his own, Gildersleeve comes under suspicion of taking a bribe. Harold Peary is very enjoyable as the pompous Gildersleeve. His objecting to the prosecuting attorney during the trial is a hoot. Pretty Nancy Gates appears to have aged five years since the last film (it's actually been less than one). This is her last appearance in the series. It's also the last appearance of Jane Darwell's Aunt Emma. Lillian Randolph returns as Birdie the maid. She's always fun. A very nice supporting cast in this one, including Charles Arnt, Douglas Fowley, Alan Carney, and Grant Withers. Richard LeGrand is a treat as drug store owner Mr. Peavy, a role LeGrand also played on the radio program. A funny entry in the series. It moves quickly and barely clocks in at an hour. A nice time-passer on a lazy afternoon.
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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gildersleeve Está com Azar
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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