Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 38m

Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here poster
Director
Frank Tashlin
Cast
Dick Powell as Mark Christopher Debbie Reynolds as Susan Beaurgard Landis Alvy Moore as Virgil Anne Francis as Isabella Alexander Glenda Farrell as Maude Snodgrass Horace McMahon as Sergeant Monty Maizel
Crew
Nicholas Musuraca — Director of Photography Harry Marker — Editor Leigh Harline — Original Music Composer Alex Gottlieb — Writer Harriet Parsons — Producer Michael Woulfe — Costume Design
Tagline

She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
screenwriterwriter's blockbased on play or musicalchristmas
Key Collaborators
Frank Tashlin Director Nicholas Musuraca Director of Photography Harry Marker Editor Leigh Harline Original Music Composer Alex Gottlieb Writer Harriet Parsons Producer Michael Woulfe Costume Design
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