The Reluctant Debutante(1958)
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The Reluctant Debutante Synopsis
While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."
The Reluctant Debutante (1958) is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on August 14, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, John Saxon and Sandra Dee. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- William Douglas-Home, William Douglas-Home, Julius J. Epstein
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Eddie Warner
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Reluctant Debutante (1958) Trailer
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The Reluctant Debutante Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rex Harrison
as Jimmy Broadbent
Kay Kendall
as Sheila Broadbent
John Saxon
as David Parkson
Sandra Dee
as Jane Broadbent
Angela Lansbury
as Mabel Claremont
Peter Myers
as David Fenner
Diane Clare
as Clarissa Claremont
Sheila Raynor
as Broadbents' Maid (uncredited)
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Miss Grey (uncredited)
Henri Guégan
as Man at the Airport (uncredited)
- René Aranda
René Aranda
as Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Georges Billy
as Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by William Douglas-Home, William Douglas-Home and Julius J. Epstein, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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The Reluctant Debutante Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Reluctant Debutante – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Reluctant Debutante online?
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The Reluctant Debutante (1958) 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 The Reluctant Debutante?
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The main cast of The Reluctant Debutante (1958) includes Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, John Saxon, Sandra Dee and Angela Lansbury. 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 The Reluctant Debutante released?
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The Reluctant Debutante was released on August 14, 1958 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Reluctant Debutante worth watching?
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The Reluctant Debutante (1958) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 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.
Is there a trailer for The Reluctant Debutante?
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