Casanova Brown

Casanova Brown

Casanova Brown

Directed by Sam Brown 94 mins (1944)

Gary Cooper – Casanova Brown

In this hilarious romantic comedy, Gary Cooper gets a lesson in diapers and formula after stealing his child from his ex-wife (Teresa Wright), who had plans to give it up for adoption.

Also starring Teresa Wright, Frank Morgan, Anita Louise and Edmund Breon

Based on a play named “Little Accident”, this film introduces Cas Brown who is about to marry for the second time; his first marriage, to Isabel, was annulled. But when he discovers that Isabel just had their baby, Cas kidnaps the infant to keep her from being adopted. Isabel's parents hunt for the child and discover that Cas and Isabel are still hopelessly in love. The movie was shown to soldiers in outdoor theatres across newly liberated France.

Nominated for 3 Oscars