Where can I watch Give a Girl a Break (1953)?

In US, Give a Girl a Break is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Give a Girl a Break worth watching?

Give a Girl a Break holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Give a Girl a Break?

Give a Girl a Break stars Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Dolly Sharp and Bob Fosse.

When was Give a Girl a Break released?

Give a Girl a Break was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.

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Give a Girl a Break (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1953, Give a Girl a Break is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.

Who’s in it. Give a Girl a Break stars Marge Champion as Madelyn Corlane, Gower Champion as Ted Sturgis, Debbie Reynolds as Suzy Doolittle and Dolly Sharp as Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Give a Girl a Break has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Give a Girl a Break page.

If you liked it. Fans of Give a Girl a Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Give a Girl a Break (1953)?: In US, Give a Girl a Break is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Give a Girl a Break worth watching?: Give a Girl a Break holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Give a Girl a Break?: Give a Girl a Break stars Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Dolly Sharp and Bob Fosse.
When was Give a Girl a Break released?: Give a Girl a Break was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.