Bloomer Girl (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, Bloomer Girl is a romance, music and tv movie film directed by Alex Segal, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star was then on the rise, with leading roles in CANDIDE and THE MUSIC MAN still in her future. A solid success when it opened on Broadway in 1944, BLOOMER GIRL boasts a glorious score by the legendary team of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg (THE WIZARD OF OZ). The book by Fred Saidy is set at the brink of the Civil War and addresses issues of women's equality (priorities were the right to vote and to wear bloomers, a liberating alternative to hoop skirts) and racial equality.
Who’s in it. Bloomer Girl stars Barbara Cook as Evelina Applegate, Keith Andes as Jefferson Calhoun, Carmen Mathews as Dolly Bloomer and Paul Ford as Horatio Applegate, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloomer Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloomer Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloomer Girl (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloomer Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bloomer Girl?
- Bloomer Girl stars Barbara Cook, Keith Andes, Carmen Mathews, Paul Ford and Rawn Spearman.
- When was Bloomer Girl released?
- Bloomer Girl was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.