Katie Did It (1951)
1951 · Feature film · 81 min · dir. Frederick de Cordova
She May Have Gone Wrong but Boy!... she wasn't Bad!
- Comedy
- Romance
Synopsis
Katherine Standish, who has been brought up in a strict manner in a prudish New England town, falls in love with a city slicker commercial artist, Peter Van Arden. The romance blossoms until Katie falls victim of some false information, and becomes convinced that Peter is already married and the father of two children.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- Frederick de Cordova
- Writer
- Jack Henley
- Cinematography
- Russell Metty
- Studio
- Universal International Pictures
- Released
- 1950-11-26
- Running time
- 81 minutes
Cast & crew
Frederick de Cordova Director
Ann Blyth
Mark Stevens
Cecil Kellaway
Jesse White
Harold Vermilyea
Craig Stevens
Elizabeth Patterson
William H. Lynn
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · KATIE DID IT · ArtRob123123 · 2025-11-04
Truly delightful! "Katie Did It" (1952) is a delightful screwball comedy that sparkles with Ann Blyth's irresistible charm as a small-town girl mistaken for a glamorous heiress. Mark Stevens shines as the bewildered bachelor caught in her whirlwind of misunderstandings. The film's laugh-out-loud moments stem from razor-sharp dialogue, slapstick mishaps, and impeccable timing, keeping audiences thoroughly entertained from start to finish. Director Frederick de Cordova crafts an engaging romp blending romance, farce, and heartfelt lessons on honesty. Lighthearted and breezy, this overlooked gem…
