Bells Are Ringing(1960)
The screen is singing M.G.M. is bringing Broadway's Bell-Ringer of a Musical to the World!
Bells Are Ringing Synopsis
Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different identities for her clients. They include an out-of-work Method actor, a dentist with musical yearnings, and in particular playwright Jeffrey Moss, who is suffering from writer's block and desperately needs a muse.
Bells Are Ringing (1960) is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on June 23, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark and Eddie Foy Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Jule Styne
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Bells Are Ringing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judy Holliday
as Ella Peterson
Dean Martin
as Jeffrey Moss
Fred Clark
as Larry Hastings
Eddie Foy Jr.
as J. Otto Prantz
Jean Stapleton
as Sue
- Ruth Storey
Ruth Storey
as Gwynne
Dort Clark
as Inspector Barnes
Frank Gorshin
as Blake Barton
- Ralph Roberts
Ralph Roberts
as Francis
Valerie Allen
as Olga
- Bernie West
Bernie West
as Joe Kitchell
- Steve Peck
Steve Peck
as Gangster (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Adolph Green, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Bells Are Ringing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 56 ratings.
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Bells Are Ringing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bells Are Ringing online?
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Bells Are Ringing (1960) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Bells Are Ringing?
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The main cast of Bells Are Ringing (1960) includes Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr. and Jean Stapleton. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bells Are Ringing released?
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Bells Are Ringing was released on June 23, 1960 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Bells Are Ringing worth watching?
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Bells Are Ringing (1960) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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