Komedie, USA, 1950, 74 min.



Something's Got To Give......! When the emotions and longings of a man are pent-up in the body of a child!
In Santa Paula, California, young Harry Musk is examined by a physician named Dr. Brown, who tells him that he is a midget and will grow no more. In order to avoid the other students' ridicule, Harry's teacher allows him to finish his studies from the sanctity of his father's farm. Years later, Harry's sweetheart, Janie, has developed into a lovely young woman, but, as predicted, Harry has remained small. For his birthday one year, Janie gives Harry a gold watch and breaks the news of her engagement to another man as gently as she can. When Harry's sister Susie complains that the sight of her stunted brother frightens her suitors, her father agrees to send Harry away with a circus promoter named Jackson. After traveling some distance on the road, Jackson and Harry stop at a café, where Jackson encourages the other customers to stare and laugh at Harry. Harry is so humiliated that he decides to escape through the bathroom window, after which he hitchhikes into town. There, he meets a kindly man named Sam, who offers Harry a partnership in his shoe shining business. The next day, curious customers crowd around, anxious to have their shoes shined by a midget. That evening at home, when he hears her screaming, Harry rushes to apartment of his neighbor, Buttons, who is being beaten by her sweetheart, Charlie. When Charlie leaves abruptly, Buttons persuades Harry to go out drinking with her all night long. The next day, Harry, now in love with Buttons, sees her sitting in a bar with Charlie. Depressed, Harry begins drinking heavily, and when another intoxicated patron mocks his condition, Harry throws his beer into her face. The following evening, Harry goes to Buttons' apartment as arranged, but finds Charlie already there. Buttons and Charlie take Harry to visit an obese woman named Rose Ferris, who makes Harry dress in a boy's school uniform and teaches him how to pick pockets. Initially, Harry resists Rose's instruction, but is later seduced by the easy money. After some time stealing with Rose's gang, Sam visits Harry to see why he has not come to work. When he sees Harry's ill-gotten gains, Sam tells Harry that their partnership is through. Later, Buttons agrees to meet Harry for a drink, but then breaks her plans and meets Charlie instead. The next day, when Harry visits Buttons and confesses that he had hoped that they would one day get married, she laughs at him. Finally, Harry decides to give up his life of crime and phones the police. When the rest of the gang threatens him, Harry shows up for a scheduled payroll heist, but stalls long enough for the police to mount a raid. They are all apprehended, but because of his assistance in the case, Harry is granted leniency. In lieu of prison, the judge orders him to go to Miami, Florida, the winter quarters of the Cole Brothers' Circus, and there he meets bubbly Dolly Burke, a pony trainer who is also a midget. When she learns that Harry will soon celebrate a birthday, Dolly bakes him a cake. After Dolly gives Harry a watch inscribed "Best Friends," Harry and Dolly fall in love and get married.
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