Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper), a simple, small-town man from Vermont, inherits a large fortune from his late uncle. His lawyer convinces him to move to New York City, where he unknowningly becomes the object of much media attention. When reporter Babe Bennet (Jean Arthur) gains his trust to post condescending articles about him, Bennet and Deed's relationship may not as simple as it seems.
April 12, 1936
Cast:
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
George Bancroft
Frank Capra
Producer:
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Written by:
Robert Riskin
Distributor:
Columbia Pictures
$845,710
Awards:
Academy Awards (1937): Best Director, Frank Capra - Won
Academy Awards (1937): Best Picture - Nominated
Academy Awards (1937): Best Actor in a Leading Role, Gary Cooper - Nominated
Academy Awards (1937): Best Writing, Screenplay - Nominated
Academy Awards (1937): Best Sound, Recording - Nominated
National Board of Review (1936): Best Film - Won
National Board of Review (1936): Top Ten Films - Won
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1937): Best Film - Won
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
94%