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Bill Denny forgets about his and his wife Kate's second anniversary until the last minute, when a small dog starts to follow him. After Kate mistakes the dog for her present, mayhem ensues, and Bill is chased by police, smugglers, counterfeiters and murderers while being harassed by his
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1053:Categories
996:Indiscreet
844:You and Me
681:Lady Harry
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379:Soundtrack
373:Cary Grant
367:Production
232:Box office
211:81 minutes
190:1951-09-22
175:1951-09-19
140:Production
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84:Jerry Wald
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1020:My Geisha
748:Bombshell
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