Susan Slept Here (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Susan Slept Here is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 98 minutes. “She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.
Who’s in it. Susan Slept Here stars Dick Powell as Mark Christopher, Debbie Reynolds as Susan Beaurgard Landis, Anne Francis as Isabella Alexander and Glenda Farrell as Maude Snodgrass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Susan Slept Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Susan Slept Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Susan Slept Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Susan Slept Here (1954)?
- In US, Susan Slept Here is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Susan Slept Here worth watching?
- Susan Slept Here holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Susan Slept Here?
- Susan Slept Here stars Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis, Glenda Farrell and Alvy Moore.
- When was Susan Slept Here released?
- Susan Slept Here was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.