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George Burns
George Burns was a prolific American actor, comedian, singer, and writer who lived from 1896 to 1996. He began his career in vaudeville before transitioning to film and television, where he appeared in numerous successful programs and movies throughout the 20th century. Burns is best known for his partnership with Gracie Allen and their comedy duo Burns and Allen. He won an Academy Award for his supporting role in "The Sunshine Boys" at the age of 80.
Titles credited to George Burns
The Sunshine Boys
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's n...
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Your Hat
George, working in a hat shop, gets tricky with the customers. Then Gracie comes in and drives him batty.
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A Damsel in Distress
Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on 'Mr. X'. After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau she is res...
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The Antique Shop
George is distracted from buying a statue by scatterbrained Gracie.
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100% Service
George registers at the Jefferson Hotel; after the desk clerk gives him the runaround, he meets Gracie at the cigar counter.
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Oh, God!
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
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Oh, My Operation
George is mistaken for an accident victim and taken to the hospital. After his needless operation, he meets Nurse Gracie, who adds insanity to injury.
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Walking the Baby
Street-sweeper George flirts with a pretty, but dizzy, nursemaid in the park. Incorporates Burns & Allen's vaudeville "dizzy" routine.
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Honolulu
Movie star Brooks Mason tries to avoid his fans and spend some weeks on vacation. When Hawaiian plantage-owner George Smith is mistaken by Mason's fans for Mason and brought to Mason's home. They deci...
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Pulling a Bone
At a department store, George seeks help in getting a bone out of his throat. No one will help him; lunch counter girl Gracie wants to talk about airplanes.
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