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Desk Set

7.019571h 43mNRMovieComedyRomance

A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.

DirectorWalter Lang
WritersPhoebe Ephron·Henry Ephron
ProducerHenry Ephron

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Cast · Directed by Walter Lang

STSpencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Richard Sumner
KHKatharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Bunny Watson
GYGig Young
Gig Young
Mike Cutler
JBJoan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Peg Costello
DMDina Merrill
Dina Merrill
Sylvia Blair
SRSue Randall
Sue Randall
Ruthie Saylor
NPNeva Patterson
Neva Patterson
Miss Warriner
HEHarry Ellerbe
Harry Ellerbe
Smithers
NJNicholas Joy
Nicholas Joy
Mr. Azae
DJDiane Jergens
Diane Jergens
Alice
MAMerry Anders
Merry Anders
Cathy
IMIda Moore
Ida Moore
Old Lady

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