Three for the Show(1955)
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Three for the Show Synopsis
This musical reworking of Too Many Husbands (1940), features Grable as a top singer and dancer who's been widowed by WW II. She marries her late husband's songwriting partner, Gower Champion, but the new marriage is thrown for a loop when Lemmon, her first husband, turns up very much alive and eager to see Grable.
Three for the Show (1955) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, released on February 24, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Betty Grable, Marge Champion, Gower Champion and Jack Lemmon. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- H. C. Potter
- Writers:
- W. Somerset Maugham, Leonard B. Stern, Edward Hope
- Producers:
- Jonie Taps
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur E. Arling
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Three for the Show (1955) Trailer
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Three for the Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Betty Grable
as Julie Lowndes
Marge Champion
as Gwen Howard
Gower Champion
as Vernon Lowndes
Jack Lemmon
as Marty Stewart
Myron McCormick
as Mike Hudson
Robert Bice
as Charlie O'Hallihan (uncredited)
Paul Harvey
as Harold Wharton (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Theatre Patron in Loge (uncredited)
Henry Slate
as Sergeant Kowalski (uncredited)
- Johnny Brazil
Johnny Brazil
as Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
- Ettore Corving
Ettore Corving
as Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
- Mario Groscup
Mario Groscup
as Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by H. C. Potter, written by W. Somerset Maugham, Leonard B. Stern and Edward Hope, produced by Jonie Taps.
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Three for the Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Three for the Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Three for the Show online?
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Three for the Show (1955) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Three for the Show?
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The main cast of Three for the Show (1955) includes Betty Grable, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Jack Lemmon and Myron McCormick. The film was directed by H. C. Potter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three for the Show released?
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Three for the Show was released on February 24, 1955 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Three for the Show worth watching?
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Three for the Show (1955) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 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.
Is there a trailer for Three for the Show?
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Yes. The official Three for the Show trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.