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There's One Born Every Minute
A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-brat daughter of a pudding manufacturer who has been entered into the town's mayoral race by some of the local businessmen. They have chosen him because they think he is easy to manipulate. As a sales gimmick, the pudding magnate advertises that his product contains the highly nutritious "Vitamin Z." He suddenly begins selling pudding like crazy and soon his political campaign is well-funded. Unfortunately, there is no "Vitamin Z" and when this is discovered, the town fathers try to dump him and show that he is a fake.
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Plot Summary
A kind but naive millionaire, Ebenezer T. Peterson, is manipulated by his greedy relatives. To escape their clutches, he decides to adopt a child to share his fortune with. He eventually chooses a young boy named Timmy, and together they navigate the schemes of the conniving relatives.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted comedy was generally seen as a harmless family film, offering simple entertainment without much depth. While not critically acclaimed, it provided a pleasant diversion for its intended audience.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, if predictable, family comedy.
Offers a simple story with lighthearted humor.
Relies on a familiar plot of greedy relatives and a benevolent millionaire.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a story by the popular pulp magazine writer Paul Gallico, who was known for his heartwarming tales.
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