The Girl Can't Help It (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, The Girl Can't Help It is a comedy and music film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 98 minutes. “BABY, IT'S THE GREATEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within 6 weeks.
Who’s in it. The Girl Can't Help It stars Jayne Mansfield as Jerri Jordan, Tom Ewell as Tom Miller, Edmond O'Brien as Marty 'Fats' Murdock and Julie London as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Girl Can't Help It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl Can't Help It page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Can't Help It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Can't Help It (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl Can't Help It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl Can't Help It worth watching?
- The Girl Can't Help It holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl Can't Help It?
- The Girl Can't Help It stars Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell, Edmond O'Brien, Julie London and Ray Anthony.
- When was The Girl Can't Help It released?
- The Girl Can't Help It was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.