Give a Girl a Break(1953)
Give a Girl a Break Synopsis
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
Give a Girl a Break (1953) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by Stanley Donen, released on November 13, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds and Dolly Sharp. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Donen
- Writers:
- Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Producers:
- Jack Cummings
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Composer:
- André Previn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Give a Girl a Break Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marge Champion
as Madelyn Corlane
Gower Champion
as Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
as Suzy Doolittle
Dolly Sharp
as Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
Bob Fosse
as Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
as Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
as Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
as Anson Prichett
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Doolittle
Larry Keating
as Felix Jordan
Donna Martell
as Janet Hallson
George Chakiris
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Donen, written by Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, produced by Jack Cummings.
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Give a Girl a Break Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 18 ratings.
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Give a Girl a Break – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Give a Girl a Break online?
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Give a Girl a Break (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Give a Girl a Break?
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The main cast of Give a Girl a Break (1953) includes Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Dolly Sharp and Bob Fosse. The film was directed by Stanley Donen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Give a Girl a Break released?
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Give a Girl a Break was released on November 13, 1953 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Give a Girl a Break worth watching?
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Give a Girl a Break (1953) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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