Mr. Griggs Returns

Original title: The Cockeyed Miracle

1946
U
1h 21m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.

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Comedy Fantasy

Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

440

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Boy
(uncredited)

Naomi Childers

Visitor
(uncredited)

Grete DeWolf

Girl
(uncredited)

Guy DeWolf

Boy
(uncredited)

Douglas Madore

Boy
(uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Visitor
(uncredited)

Susan Simon

Girl
(uncredited)

Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
Writers
- Karen DeWolf
- George Seaton
All cast & crew
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Trivia
This film was based on the play "But Not Goodbye", which had a 23-performance run on Broadway at the 48th Street Theatre, 157 W. 48th St., from April 11 to April 29, 1944.

Goofs
After Sam Griggs dies, a point is made that he can walk through walls and can't lift a tarp on the ship model because he is now a spirit. Yet later, just after his family discovers he has died, Sam holds onto the railing at the second story landing. They also sit in a chair or on the couch several times.

Quotes
Ralph Humphrey: I've been thinking this thing over, and your sister's right.
Jim Griggs: About my going to England?
Ralph Humphrey: No, of course not.
[to Amy]
Ralph Humphrey: About Jimmy here being a good worker and deserving a raise.
[to Jim]
Ralph Humphrey: As a matter of fact, I intended to give you one on your birthday next month.
Sam Griggs: Liar!
Jim Griggs: That's very nice of you, Uncle Ralph, but you see I've made up my mind...
Ralph Humphrey: That's not all. I'm putting you in charge of the fish balls!
Ben Griggs: Can that be a promotion?

Connections
Referenced in Forecast (1945)

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Featured review

7/10

Very unusual but also quite enjoyable.

Frank Morgan plays a decent sort of man--but also one with his head hopelessly in the clouds. His family loves him in spite of his history of bad investments and they don't realize that hey are broke--as all their money has been invested and is tied up in yet another scheme. Before he can reveal to the family their financial straits, he dies. However, instead of going on to the hereafter, he decides to stick around--to be certain that things work out for his kids and wife now that he's dead. So, the guy leading him to the great beyond (his father, played by Keenan Wynn) is forced to wait....and wait....and wait. What happens next and how it all works out is just something you'll need to see for yourself.

Overall, this is a cute little film--part comedy, part sentimental family film. While the idea is a bit silly, it works well due to fine acting and direction. This isn't surprising, as almost every Frank Morgan film is worth seeing. Clever and VERY unique as well.