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The Youngest Profession

  • 1943
  • Passed
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
433
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William Powell, Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
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ComedyRomance

Joan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on misinformati... Read allJoan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on misinformation from a meddling old-maid governess, Miss Featherstone, Joan also devotes some time to w... Read allJoan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on misinformation from a meddling old-maid governess, Miss Featherstone, Joan also devotes some time to working on the no-problem marriage of her parents to the extent of hiring Dr. Hercules, the... Read all

  • Director
    • Edward Buzzell
  • Writers
    • George Oppenheimer
    • Charles Lederer
    • Leonard Spigelgass
  • Stars
    • Virginia Weidler
    • Edward Arnold
    • John Carroll
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    433
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward Buzzell
    • Writers
      • George Oppenheimer
      • Charles Lederer
      • Leonard Spigelgass
    • Stars
      • Virginia Weidler
      • Edward Arnold
      • John Carroll
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    William Powell, Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Walter Pidgeon, Jean Porter, and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Sara Haden and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Jean Porter and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Jean Porter and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Walter Pidgeon, Jean Porter, and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Greer Garson, Jean Porter, and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
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    Lana Turner in The Youngest Profession (1943)
    Scotty Beckett and Virginia Weidler in The Youngest Profession (1943)
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    Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler
    • Joan Lyons
    Edward Arnold
    Edward Arnold
    • Burton V. Lyons
    John Carroll
    John Carroll
    • Dr. Hercules
    Ann Ayars
    Ann Ayars
    • Susan Thayer
    Marta Linden
    Marta Linden
    • Edith Lyons
    Dick Simmons
    Dick Simmons
    • Douglas Sutton
    Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    • Miss Featherstone
    Jean Porter
    Jean Porter
    • Patricia Drew
    Raymond Roe
    Raymond Roe
    • Schuyler
    Dorothy Morris
    Dorothy Morris
    • Secretary
    Scotty Beckett
    Scotty Beckett
    • Junior Lyons
    Marcia Mae Jones
    Marcia Mae Jones
    • Vera Bailey
    Sara Haden
    Sara Haden
    • Sister Lassie
    Beverly Tyler
    Beverly Tyler
    • Thyra Winter
    • (as Beverly Jean Saul)
    Marjorie Gateson
    Marjorie Gateson
    • Mrs. Drew
    Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall
    • Mr. Drew
    Jessica Grayson
    • Lilybud
    • (as Jessie Grayson)
    Lana Turner
    Lana Turner
    • Lana Turner
    • Director
      • Edward Buzzell
    • Writers
      • George Oppenheimer
      • Charles Lederer
      • Leonard Spigelgass
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      "The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 20, 1943 with Virginia Weidler, Jean Porter and Edward Arnold reprising their film roles.
    • Goofs
      The Lone Ranger's cry on the radio is heard in this picture as "Hi-Ho, Silver", rather than "Hi-Yo, Silver".
    • Quotes

      Patricia Drew: Joan, mother's waiting dinner.

      Joan Lyons: What's more important? Walter Pidgeon or liver and onions?

    • Connections
      Features Crossroads (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      You Are My Lucky Star
      (1935) (uncredited)

      Music by Nacio Herb Brown

      Lyrics by Arthur Freed

      Played during the opening credits and opening scenes

    User reviews13

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    7/10
    Total fluff but that's O.K.
    If you don't like light entertainment, avoid this movie! But if you enjoy fluff, I think you'll love this one. Lot's of stars drop by to flash a smile but that's only part of it. If you appreciate the talents of the much underrated Edward Arnold as I do, he's here. Along with Virginia Weidler and Jean Porter who I think are two of the most engaging of the "child" stars of the 40's. And Agnes "Endora" Moorehead adds her spice as well. Try and this one and see...
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    • creeper
    • Jul 29, 2000

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1943 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Stjärnflugan
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $446,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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