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H. M. Pulham, Esq. is a 1941 American drama film directed by King Vidor and starring Hedy Lamarr, Robert Young, and Ruth Hussey. Based on the novel H. M. Pulham, Esq. by John P. Marquand, the film is about a middle-aged businessman who has lived a conservative life according to the routine conventions of society, but who still remembers the beautiful young woman who once brought him out of his shell. Vidor co-wrote the screenplay with his wife, Elizabeth Hill Vidor. The film features an early uncredited appearance by Ava Gardner.
Original Release
12/04/1941
US Release
12/04/1941
Cast
Name | Character |
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Hedy Lamarr | Marvin Myles / Marvin Myles Ransome |
Robert Young | Harry Pulham / Harry Moulton Pulham |
Ruth Hussey | Kay Motford / Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham |
Charles Coburn | Mr. Pulham Sr. / John Pulham |
Van Heflin | Bill King |
Fay Holden | Mrs. John Pulham |
Bonita Granville | Mary Pulham |
Douglas Wood | Mr. Bullard / Mr. 'J.T.' Bullard |
Charles Halton | Walter Kaufman |
Leif Erickson | Rodney 'Bo-Jo' Brown |
Directors
Writers
King Vidor, John P. Marquand, Elizabeth Hill
Cast
Name | Character |
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Hedy Lamarr | Marvin Myles / Marvin Myles Ransome |
Robert Young | Harry Pulham / Harry Moulton Pulham |
Ruth Hussey | Kay Motford / Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham |
Charles Coburn | Mr. Pulham Sr. / John Pulham |
Van Heflin | Bill King |
Fay Holden | Mrs. John Pulham |
Bonita Granville | Mary Pulham |
Douglas Wood | Mr. Bullard / Mr. 'J.T.' Bullard |
Charles Halton | Walter Kaufman |
Leif Erickson | Rodney 'Bo-Jo' Brown |
Phil Brown | Joe Bingham |
David Clyde | Hugh the Butler / Hugh, the Butler |
Sara Haden | Miss Rollo / Miss Rollo, Harry's Secretary |
Erville Alderson | Mr. Jakes |
Ernie Alexander | John's Caddie |
Oliver Blake | Ellsmere, the Artist |
Harry Brown | Charley Roberts |
Frances Carson | Miss Percival, Mrs. Pulham's Nurse |
Naomi Childers | Wedding Guest |
Maurice Costello | Wedding Guest |
Producers
Name | Role |
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King Vidor | Producer |