- Release Date: 1944
- Runtime: 82 min
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold, John Carroll, Anne Ayars ... see all
- Director: Edward Buzzell
- Plot: Joan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based... Read more
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a 40s delight
Nov 10, 2005
dtc17 - imdb.com
Nov 10, 2005dtc17 - imdb.com
During the first week of being able to watch TCM, I stumbled onto this delightful little gem called The Oldest Professinal this morning. Pure pleasure with a dynamite comedic pace. That little child actress, Joan Carroll, was just incredible. I'm... Full review
One of the funniest films ever.
Jun 26, 2005
marian_the_librarian - imdb.com
Jun 26, 2005marian_the_librarian - imdb.com
"You're the cutest mouse in the joint." Its lines like that which make "The Youngest Profession" a classic. This is film isn't seen enough. I saw it the first time on TCM and was absolutely hooked. I'm a HUGE William... Full review
Unexpectedly Uprorious
Jun 02, 2005
dzkaplan - imdb.com
Jun 02, 2005dzkaplan - imdb.com
Watch this movie with no expectations and you'll end up howling with laughter! The Youngest Profession sets it's silly tone early on and never threatens to take itself too seriously. It was clearly made for the hoards of young early... Full review
Movie fans circa 1940s
Jun 01, 2005
jotix100 - imdb.com
Jun 01, 2005jotix100 - imdb.com
"The Youngest Profession" is a rarity, in that it seems to have been forgotten after it served its purpose. It's not a total waste. The comedy is light and earnest and has an excellent performance by Virginia Weidler, who as... Full review
Total fluff but that's O.K.
Jul 29, 2000
creeper - imdb.com
Jul 29, 2000creeper - imdb.com
If you don't like light entertainment, avoid this movie! But if you enjoy fluff, I think you'll love this one. Lot's of stars drop by to flash a smile but that's only part of it. If you appreciate the talents... Full review
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