Pocketful of Miracles
Directed by Frank Capra
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- Arthas MenethilApril 27, 2026Pocketful of Miracles (1961), It was Frank Capra’s final feature film and a direct remake of his own (1933) movie, Lady for a Day. Both films are based on the (1929) short story "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon. It also marked Frank Capra's final film in an incredible career. The original was shot in Black & White with a shorter runtime and boasted a faster punchier pace typical of 1930's comedies while the remake leaned more heavily into that comedic sentimental "Capra-Esque" style, filmed in Technicolor and Panavision. While not the Creme Dela Creme of Capra films a pearl is still a Pearl when it's Capra. Also I believe this film marks the debut of actress Ann-Margret.
Pocketful of Miracles Trivia
Pocketful of Miracles was released on December 18, 1961.
Pocketful of Miracles was directed by Frank Capra.
Pocketful of Miracles has a runtime of 2h 16m.
Pocketful of Miracles was produced by Frank Capra.
New York bootlegger Dave the Dude and his girlfriend Elizabeth "Queenie" Martin try to turn boozy street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when Annie learns that her daughter Louise is marrying the son of a Spanish count.
The key characters in Pocketful of Miracles are Dave 'The Dude' Conway (Glenn Ford), Apple Annie (Bette Davis), Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin (Hope Lange).
Pocketful of Miracles is rated Not Rated.
Pocketful of Miracles is a Comedy, Drama film.
Pocketful of Miracles has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.
Pocketful of Miracles had a budget of $2.9M.
Pocketful of Miracles has made $5M at the box office.