BORN YESTERDAY (1950)

Harry Brock is a reckless tycoon descending upon Washington D.C. to purchase a congressman or two.  Along for the ride is his ex-showgirl mistress, Billie Dawn.  Hoping to make her more presentable among the public of the nation's capital, Brock hires newspaperman Paul Verrall to soften Billie's rough-around-the-edges demeanor. But, Harry gets more than he bargains for when Verrall becomes more than just a tutor to Billie, but a potential lover as well.

The cast includes Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford, and Howard St. John.

Judy Holliday won the Best Actress Oscar for her "Born Yesterday" performance.

Director George Cukor's "Born Yesterday" is a funny look at high and low society. Cukor received a nomination for best directing.

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