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A family that hires a live-in babysitter is surprised when he turns out to be a man who's a quirky genius.A family that hires a live-in babysitter is surprised when he turns out to be a man who's a quirky genius.A family that hires a live-in babysitter is surprised when he turns out to be a man who's a quirky genius.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total
Betty Lynn
- Ginger
- (as Betty Ann Lynn)
Dorothy Adams
- Mrs. Goul
- (scenes deleted)
Charles Arnt
- Mr. Taylor
- (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
- Townswoman
- (uncredited)
Barbara Blaine
- Jitterbug
- (uncredited)
Boyd Cabeen
- Club Patron
- (uncredited)
Ken Christy
- Mr. McPherson
- (uncredited)
Mary Field
- Della - Book Shoppe Proprietress
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThis is one of the few (if any) films which shows what an accomplished dancer Clifton Webb was. During his Broadway career, he was known for his dancing and his singing, as well as his comedy.
- GoofsHammond himself serves Belvedere with a summons. However, plaintiffs are not allowed to serve summons to defendants personally.
- Quotes
Lynn Belvedere: Mrs. King, as I told you last night, I dislike children intensely and yours, if I may say so, have peculiarly repulsive habits and manners.
- ConnectionsFeatured in History Brought to Life (1950)
Featured review
CLIFTON WEBB/MR.BELVEDERE--one and the same???
Mr.Belvedere was the vehicle, by which, I "discovered" Clifton Webb. Played to perfection (Mr.Belvedere is the definition of perfection) by Webb, he has ruined the chance for anyone to improve, or even approach, his performance. (As, for example, the weak effort to duplicate Mr. Belvedere, on the TV sitcom of the same name. The TV show may even be reason someone might stay away from this movie. Don't make that mistake.) Clifton Webb IS the "show". I can't think of anyone who has the "confidence" to carry off being the know-it-all who can/did teach the experts. A great comedic performance, like this, is an extra special surprise when coming from such an unexpected source. The usually "starched", serious actor is hilarious. The 2 sequels, Mr.Belvedere Goes to College, and Mr.Belvedere Rings the Bell, are also very good. In fact, excellent as sequels go....
Suggested movies for Clifton Webb fans..."Laura"..."Stars and Stripes Forever..."Three Coins in the Fountain"...They span his long career, show you his range, and will most definitely entertain you..........
Suggested movies for Clifton Webb fans..."Laura"..."Stars and Stripes Forever..."Three Coins in the Fountain"...They span his long career, show you his range, and will most definitely entertain you..........
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- Apr 28, 1999
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- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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