Little Accident
Little Accident

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Little Accident

1939
Movie
65 min
English

A baby is passed from hand to hand after her father abandons her.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Charles LamontGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling writer, desperate for inspiration, overhears a conversation about a pregnancy and decides to use it as the basis for his next novel. However, his assumptions are wildly incorrect, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. As he tries to unravel the truth and salvage his story, he finds himself in increasingly absurd situations.

Critical Reception

Little Accident was a modest production that received a generally positive, albeit unremarkable, reception upon its release. Critics often highlighted its lighthearted comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors. Audiences found it to be a pleasant, easy-to-watch film, though it wasn't considered a groundbreaking cinematic achievement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gentle humor and light romantic plot.

  • Seen as a pleasant, if predictable, screwball comedy.

  • Performances were generally found to be charming.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

Charlton Heston, who plays a very minor role in this film, would later become a major star, most famously known for his roles in epics like 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Ben-Hur'.

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