The Girl Can't Help It(1956)
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The Girl Can't Help It Synopsis
A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.
The Girl Can't Help It (1956) is a comedy and music film directed by Frank Tashlin, released on December 22, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien and Henry Jones. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Tashlin
- Writers:
- Frank Tashlin, Herbert Baker, Garson Kanin
- Producers:
- Frank Tashlin
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $1,300,000
- Revenue:
- $6,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The Girl Can't Help It (1956) Trailer
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The Girl Can't Help It (1956) - Trailer - Frank Tashlin
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The Girl Can't Help It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Ewell
as Tom Miller
Jayne Mansfield
as Jerri Jordan
Edmond O'Brien
as Marty 'Fats' Murdock
Henry Jones
as Mousie
Julie London
as Herself
Barry Gordon
as Barry the Paperboy
Ray Anthony
as Himself
John Emery
as Wheeler
Juanita Moore
as Hilda
Fats Domino
as Himself
Abbey Lincoln
as Herself
- Johnny Olenn
Johnny Olenn
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Frank Tashlin, written by Frank Tashlin, Herbert Baker and Garson Kanin, produced by Frank Tashlin.
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The Girl Can't Help It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 82 ratings.
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The Girl Can't Help It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Girl Can't Help It online?
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Who stars in The Girl Can't Help It?
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The main cast of The Girl Can't Help It (1956) includes Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien, Henry Jones and Julie London. The film was directed by Frank Tashlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Girl Can't Help It released?
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The Girl Can't Help It was released on December 22, 1956 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Girl Can't Help It worth watching?
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The Girl Can't Help It (1956) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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