Two Smart People (1946): Cast & Plot
Two Smart People is a 1946 romantic drama directed by Jules Dassin, starring Lucille Ball as Ricki Woodner, Lloyd Nolan and John Hodiak. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two Smart People About?
The premise of Two Smart People without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fast‑paced romance mixes gunfights and pulsing tension as con artist Ricki Woodner teams with detective Bob Simms to track down Ace Connors, a charismatic swindler sentenced to prison who is on a lavish five‑day spree of gourmet indulgence. Their pursuit pits clever deception against law enforcement, and sparks an unlikely attraction that intensifies as they race against the clock to stop Connors before his final meal.
Two Smart People Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- bare chested male
- bonds
- book
- con artist
- cook book
- texas
- mexico
- train
- new orleans louisiana
- painting
- fugitive
- hidden loot
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- princess costume
- pirate costume
- dress
- mask
- confetti
- kiss
- parade
- blackmail
- larceny
- art forgery
- truffles
- gun
- costume
- partnership
- justice
- con man
- title spoken by character
Two Smart People Cast & Characters
Lucille Ball leads the cast as Ricki Woodner, with Lloyd Nolan as Bob Simms and John Hodiak as Ace Connors. Directed by Jules Dassin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jules Dassin
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Lucille Ball as Ricki Woodner -
Lloyd Nolan as Bob Simms - John Hodiak as Ace Connors
- Lloyd Corrigan as Dwight Chandwick
Also Starring in Two Smart People
· 6 more- Elisha Cook Jr. Fly Feletti
- Clarence Muse Train Porter
- Vladimir Sokoloff Jacques Dufour
- Hugo Haas Mr. Rodriguez
- David Cota Jose
- Lenore Ulric Maria Ynez
More from Jules Dassin
More films directed by Jules Dassin, best-rated first: The Naked City, Brute Force, The Law and Night and the City (re-release).
Two Smart People Plot Summary
What happens in Two Smart People from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ace Connors [John Hodiak] is a con man who has half a million dollars in bonds hidden in a cookbook. When he tries to sell a bogus oil investment to Dwight Chadwick [Lloyd Corrigan] at a Beverly Hills hotel, Dwight’s attractive friend, Ricki Woodner [Lucille Ball], intervenes with a scam of her own.
Ace is about to go to prison for his part in the theft of the bonds. He arranges a deal to reduce his sentence by testifying, angering his former partner in crime, Fly Feletti [Elisha Cook Jr.].
Full summary
The whole story of Two Smart People, scene by scene
Two Smart People Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Two Smart People.
How Well Do You Know Two Smart People?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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How much are the stolen bonds worth that Ace Connors has hidden away?
Two Smart People Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La taverna dei quattro venti” and “Algemas Para Dois”.
- Also known as
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- La taverna dei quattro venti
- Algemas Para Dois
- Flykt undan rättvisan
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Two Smart People FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two Smart People, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two Smart People?
Two Smart People runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Two Smart People released?
Two Smart People was released on June 4, 1946.
Who directed Two Smart People?
Two Smart People was directed by Jules Dassin.
More films by Jules Dassin Who is in the cast of Two Smart People?
Two Smart People stars Lucille Ball as Ricki Woodner, Lloyd Nolan as Bob Simms and John Hodiak as Ace Connors, among 10 credited actors.
Does Two Smart People have a post-credit scene?
No. Two Smart People has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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