The Affairs of Dobie Gillis(1953)
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis Synopsis
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dreamville, does not share her affection for Dobie. An English essay which almost revolutionizes English instruction, and Dobie's role in a chemistry lab explosion convinces Mr. Hammer he is right. Pansy is sent off broken-hearted to an Eastern school, but with the help of Happy Stella Kolawski's all-girl band, several hundred students and an enraged police force, Dobie secures Pansy's return to Grainbelt.
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Don Weis, released on August 14, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick and Bob Fosse. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Weis
- Writers:
- Max Shulman, Max Shulman
- Producers:
- Arthur M. Loew Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Debbie Reynolds
as Pansy Hammer
Bobby Van
as Dobie Gillis
Barbara Ruick
as Lorna Ellingboe
Bob Fosse
as Charlie Trask
Hanley Stafford
as George Hammer
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Eleanor Hammer
Hans Conried
as Prof. Pomfritt
Charles Lane
as Prof. Obispo
- Archer MacDonald
Archer MacDonald
as Harry Dorcas
Kathleen Freeman
as Stella Kowalski
Almira Sessions
as Aunt Naomi
Willis Bouchey
as Dr. Askit (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Don Weis, written by Max Shulman and Max Shulman, produced by Arthur M. Loew Jr..
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Affairs of Dobie Gillis online?
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (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 The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
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The main cast of The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953) includes Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick, Bob Fosse and Hanley Stafford. The film was directed by Don Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Affairs of Dobie Gillis released?
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis was released on August 14, 1953 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Affairs of Dobie Gillis worth watching?
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.