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Without Reservations (Thanks God, I'll Take It from Here) (1946)

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Release Date: Dec 31, 1946 Wide

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Without Reservations has to be the least typical John Wayne picture of the postwar era. Top billing is bestowed upon Claudette Colbert as Kit, a best-selling novelist heading westward to oversee the film version of her latest novel. Taking it upon herself to select the man who should portray the hero of her novel, Kit chooses war hero Rusty (John Wayne), whom she meets during her train trip to Hollywood. Unaware of Kit's true identity, Rusty and his pal Dink (Don DeFore) rail against the factual

Unrated, 1 hr. 41 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Mervyn LeRoy

Written By: Andrew Solt

In Theaters: Dec 31, 1946 Wide

On DVD: May 22, 2007

Cast

Claudette Colbert
Christopher "Kit" Madde...
John Wayne
Rusty Thomas
Don DeFore
Dink Watson
Anne Triola
Consuela "Connie" Calla...
Dona Drake
Dolores
Phil Brown
Soldier
Louella Parsons
Herself
Thurston Hall
Henry Baldwin
Frank Puglia
Ortega
Fernando Alvarado
Mexican Youth
Charles Arnt
Salesman
Eric Alden
Chauffeur
Ernest Anderson
Waiter
Louis Austin
Congresswoman
Griff Barnett
Ticket collector
William Benedict
Telegram boy
Lee Bennett Sobel
Soldier
John Bleifer
Coal Heaver
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Randolph
Raymond Burr
Paul Gill
William Challee
Flyer advising train po...
Tom Chatterton
Pullman Conductor
Fred Coby
French officer
Frank Dae
Man with Book
Dudley Dickerson
Redcap
Michael Economides
Joel Fluellen
Waiter in Club Car
Lisa Golm
Alma
Cary Grant
Himself
Jesse Graves
Porter
Grayce Hampton
Lois
Henry Hastings
Waiter
Joe Haworth
Marine
Harry Hayden
Randall Albuquerque hot...
Harry Holman
Gas Station Attendant
Esther Howard
Book club member
J. Louis Johnson
Car Porter
John Kellogg
Cy Kendall
Lawyer
Leona Maricle
Baldwin's Secretary
Junius Matthews
Porter
Sam McDaniel
Train porter
Chef Joseph Milani
Diner Captain
Art Miles
Truck Driver
Marvin Miller
Radio announcer
Henry Mirelez
Charles R. Moore
Redcap
Dolores Moran
Herself
Billy O'Leary
Candy Butcher
Oscar O'Shea
Conductor
Lorin Raker
Mr. Klotch
Ruth Roman
Bit Part
Erskine Sanford
Tim
Scott Wallace
Bill Shannon
Robin Short
Houseley Stevenson Sr.
Jailer
Harry Strang
Policeman
Minerva Urecal
Book club member
Nanette Vallon
Blanca Vischer
Mexican Beauty
Frank Wilcox
Jack
Jan Wiley
Manicurist
Ian Wolfe
Gibbs reporter
Will Wright
Ticket collector
Kevin Harold Davis
Tom Hubbard
Mervyn LeRoy
Diner
Jack Parker
Warren Smith
Charles Williams
Louis Burt
Marilyn Buford
WAC
Roger Creed
Peter Michael
Russ Whiteman
Sailor
Jean Wong
Reporter
John Crawford
Jose Alvarado
Tay Dunn
Navy Ensign
Harry Evans
Jon Gilbreath
June Glory
Girl
Paul Gustine
Traveler
Rose Marie Lopez
Bob Pepper
Man
Henry Vroom
Charles Evans
Philip Jerome Publisher
Charlie Hall
Window Washer
Robert Anderson
Radio Announcer
Jack Benny

Critic Reviews for Without Reservations (Thanks God, I'll Take It from Here)

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (1) | DVD (1)

For a change. John Wayne made a lighter comedy, and some of his scenes with Claudette Colbert are fun to watch.

March 26, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Wayne never fires off a shot or raises a fist at anyone in the entire movie. It was probably a first for him, and almost an only.

May 19, 2007 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...mostly a cute farce, and you've got to take it for what it is.

May 19, 2007 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

I had a lot of reservations about this vacuous comedy-romance.

January 24, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Wartime comedy about an author and her plan to turn a soldier into the leading man of her filmed novel is wonderfully and enjoyable and sprinkled with guest appearances by Hollywood celebrities.This movie moves quickly, is VERY funny and who knew John Wayne could do comedy so well? Claudette Colbert's so beautiful and charming (as always).

November 12, 2008

Dean McKenna

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Standard rom com but played with zest by the cast, Wayne is relaxed and pleasant, Colbert spunky and best of all Don DeFore is a breezy sidekick.

June 17, 2009

jay nixon

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