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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:aspect_ratio
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1.37:1
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gptkbp:audience
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Received mixed reviews from critics.
Popular among audiences.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:None
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
gptkb:N/_A
Golden Globe nomination
Nominated for Academy Award.
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gptkbp:based_on
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play by John Van Druten
original story by Charles Brackett
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gptkbp:box_office
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$2.5 million
$1.5 million
$1,500,000
Distributed by Paramount.
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gptkbp:budget
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$1.5 million
$1,000,000
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Eve_Arden
gptkb:Ruth_Donnelly
gptkb:Betty_Hutton
gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway
gptkb:William_Demarest
gptkb:Evelyn_Brent
gptkb:Mary_Treen
gptkb:Charles_I._Brown
gptkb:Franchot_Tone
gptkb:Nella_Walker
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gptkbp:censorship
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Approved by the Production Code.
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Dr._John_M._Carleton
gptkb:Mimi
gptkb:The_Child
gptkb:Mrs._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Mrs._Hargrove
gptkb:Steve
gptkb:Dr._John_M._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Dr._John_M._Corcoran
gptkb:Mimi_Corcoran
gptkb:Dr._Hargrove
Miss Hargrove
Mr. Mc Gowan
Miss Mc Gowan
Maggie Carleton
Mr. Carleton
Mrs. Carleton
Molly Louden
Mr. Corcoran
Mrs. Corcoran
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Mimi's journey to motherhood.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Focus on female lead.
Focuses on romantic relationships.
Mimi's growth throughout the film.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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Mimi's desire for a family.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:John_F._Seitz
Notable for its visual style.
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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Light-hearted and comedic.
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Black_and_White
Black and white
black and white
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gptkbp:costume_design
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gptkb:Edith_Head
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
Mixed reviews.
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gptkbp:criticism
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Reviewed by major publications.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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gptkb:N/_A
Influenced later romantic comedies.
inspired later films about adoption.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Represents early 1940s cinema.
Reflects societal views on adoption.
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Hans_Dreier
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Mitchell_Leisen
Mitchell Leisen.
Nora Ephron.
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Doane_Harrison
Elmo Veron
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I want a baby!"
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gptkbp:film
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Happy ending.
Produced by Paramount Pictures.
Set in New York City.
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gptkbp:film_awards
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Nominated for several awards.
Nominated for Academy Awards.
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gptkbp:film_character_dynamics
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Interactions between Mimi and John.
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gptkbp:film_editing
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gptkb:Doane_Harrison
Paced for comedic effect.
Not adapted from a book.
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:None
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:film_historical_significance
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Represents 1940s cinema.
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gptkbp:film_length
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90 minutes
90 minutes.
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gptkbp:film_production_year
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1942.
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gptkbp:film_score
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Not rated.
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:film_technique
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Feature film
Influenced later romantic comedies.
Light-hearted and comedic.
Influenced the genre.
Feature film.
Influenced future romantic comedies.
Use of comedic timing.
The Proposal.
References to contemporary society.
Bringing Up Baby.
Maintains a cult status.
Utilizes comedic techniques.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:California
gptkb:Hollywood
gptkb:Los_Angeles
Hollywood, California.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
romance
Romantic comedy.
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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None.
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Post-World War II America.
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
Released on DVD.
DVD release in 2005.
DVD release.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Lady Is Willing
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:romantic_comedy
gptkb:The_Lady_Eve
screwball comedy
The screwball comedy genre.
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:The_Lady_Eve
gptkb:My_Favorite_Wife
gptkb:N/_A
screwball comedy
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Real-life adoption stories.
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:is_portrayed_as
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Mimi Corcoran is the protagonist.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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Witty and humorous.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Considered a classic.
Considered a classic romantic comedy.
Part of classic film canon.
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gptkbp:makeup_artist
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gptkb:Wally_Westmore
None.
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gptkbp:music
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gptkb:Victor_Young
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Frank_Loesser
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gptkbp:narrative
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A wealthy woman adopts a child.
Romantic comedy with a twist.
Focuses on personal relationships.
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gptkbp:notable_film
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Betty Hutton performed her own stunts.
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" I want to be a mother!"
" I’m going to be a mother!"
" I want a baby!"
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gptkbp:notable_scene
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The adoption scene.
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:plot
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A wealthy woman adopts a child.
A wealthy woman decides to adopt a child.
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:produces
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gptkb:N/_A
No
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
Paramount Pictures.
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gptkbp:production_years
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1950
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gptkbp:rating
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Approved
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gptkbp:release_country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1942
gptkb:December
gptkb:15
1950
December 25, 1942
1942-12-25
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gptkbp:release_format
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Theatrical
theatrical
Theatrical.
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:None
gptkb:N/_A
The Lady Is Willing (1950)
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gptkbp:restoration
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Restored for modern audiences.
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gptkbp:runtime
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90 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay
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gptkb:Charles_Brackett
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Billy_Wilder
gptkb:Charles_Brackett
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:None
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:sound
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gptkb:Mono
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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gptkb:The_Lady_Is_Willing_Soundtrack
gptkb:N/_A
Includes popular songs of the era.
Original songs by Frank Loesser.
Original score by Victor Young.
Features popular music of the time.
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gptkbp:special_effects
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gptkb:none
None.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Eve_Arden
gptkb:Betty_Hutton
gptkb:Victor_Mature
gptkb:Franchot_Tone
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gptkbp:themes
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Explores themes of family.
Motherhood and love.
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gptkbp:video_output
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35mm
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gptkbp:viewership
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Cult following.
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gptkbp:viewing_format
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gptkb:film
Theatrical release.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lenny_Hayton
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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