Music ·Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 22m

Give a Girl a Break

Director

Cast

Marge Champion as Madelyn Corlane Gower Champion as Ted Sturgis Debbie Reynolds as Suzy Doolittle Dolly Sharp as Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood) Bob Fosse as Bob Dowdy Kurt Kasznar as Leo Belney

Crew

William C. Mellor — Director of Photography Adrienne Fazan — Editor André Previn — Original Music Composer Frances Goodrich — Writer Albert Hackett — Writer Vera Caspary — Story

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

musical broadway

Key Collaborators

Stanley Donen Director William C. Mellor Director of Photography Adrienne Fazan Editor André Previn Original Music Composer Frances Goodrich Writer Albert Hackett Writer Vera Caspary Story Jack Cummings Producer

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