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Give a Girl a Break (1953)

1953-11-13 · 1h 22m · EN
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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.

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Frances GoodrichWriterAlbert HackettWriterStanley DonenDirector

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Marge ChampionMarge ChampionMadelyn CorlaneGower ChampionGower ChampionTed SturgisDebbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsSuzy DoolittleDolly SharpDolly SharpMrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)Bob FosseBob FosseBob DowdyKurt KasznarKurt KasznarLeo BelneyRichard AndersonRichard AndersonBurton BradshawWilliam ChingWilliam ChingAnson PrichettLurene TuttleLurene TuttleMrs. DoolittleLarry KeatingLarry KeatingFelix JordanDonna MartellDonna MartellJanet HallsonGeorge ChakirisGeorge ChakirisDancer

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MusicalBroadway

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityMusical · BroadwayMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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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.

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Give a Girl a Break has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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