Too Young to Kiss
“This year's romantic comedy !”
Synopsis
Eric Wainwright, a busy impresario, is besieged by hordes of wannabe concert stars, eager for their big break. One of them is Cynthia Potter, a talented pianist... but she can't get in to see him. When she learns that Wainwright is auditioning young musicians for a children's concert tour, Cynthia dons braces and bobby sox and passes herself off as a child prodigy.
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June Allyson
Cynthia Potter
Van Johnson
Eric Wainwright
Gig Young
John Tirsen
Rita Corday
Denise Dorcet
Kathryn Givney
Miss Benson
Larry Keating
Danny Cutler
Hans Conried
Mr. Sparrow
Esther Dale
Mrs. Boykin
Antonio Filauri
Veloti
Jo Gilbert
Gloria
Alexander Steinert
Conductor
Aladdin
Orchestra Violinist (uncredited)
Jimmy Ames
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Waiter (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Detective on Train (uncredited)
Jonathan Cott
Photographer (uncredited)
Betty Farrington
Woman (uncredited)
Lisa Ferraday
Nina Marescu (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hackett, Everett Freeman, Frances Goodrich
- Original Title
- Too Young to Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Albert Hackett, Everett Freeman, Frances Goodrich
Joseph Ruttenberg
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Albert Hackett
Writer
Frances Goodrich
Writer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Young to Kiss
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What is Too Young to Kiss about?
Eric Wainwright, a busy impresario, is besieged by hordes of wannabe concert stars, eager for their big break. One of them is Cynthia Potter, a talented pianist... but she can't get in to see him. When she learns that Wainwright is auditioning young musicians for a children's concert tour, Cynthia dons braces and bobby sox and passes herself off as a child prodigy.
Who directed Too Young to Kiss?
Too Young to Kiss was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Too Young to Kiss?
The principal cast of Too Young to Kiss includes June Allyson, Van Johnson, Gig Young, Rita Corday, Kathryn Givney.
When was Too Young to Kiss released and how long is it?
Too Young to Kiss was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Young to Kiss?
Too Young to Kiss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).