The Helen Morgan Story
“Her songs. Her sins.”
Synopsis
Torch singer Helen Morgan rises from sordid beginnings to fame and fortune only to lose it all to alcohol and poor personal choices.
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The Helen Morgan Story (1957)- Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-24
Top Cast
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Ann Blyth
Helen Morgan
Paul Newman
Larry Maddux
Richard Carlson
Russell Wade
Gene Evans
Whitey Krause
Alan King
Benny Weaver
Cara Williams
Dolly Evans
Virginia Vincent
Sue
Edward Platt
Johnny Haggerty
Walter Woolf King
Florenz Ziegfeld
Juanita Moore
Backstage Maid
Herb Vigran
Finney (uncredited)
Dorothy Green
Mrs. Wade
Warren Douglas
Mark Hellinger
Iris Adrian
Klingman's Secretary
Walter Winchell
Self
Eve Whitney
Society Woman
Bess Flowers
Woman at boat dock (uncredited)
Juli Reding
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding, Stephen Longstreet, Oscar Saul, Dean Riesner
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- The Helen Morgan Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Nelson Gidding, Stephen Longstreet, Oscar Saul, Dean Riesner
Ray Heindorf
Ted D. McCord
Frank Bracht
Martin Rackin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Nelson Gidding
Writer
Stephen Longstreet
Writer
Oscar Saul
Writer
Frank Bracht
Editor
Martin Rackin
Producer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Dean Riesner
Writer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
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 The Helen Morgan Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Helen Morgan Story about?
Torch singer Helen Morgan rises from sordid beginnings to fame and fortune only to lose it all to alcohol and poor personal choices.
Who directed The Helen Morgan Story?
The Helen Morgan Story was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Helen Morgan Story?
The principal cast of The Helen Morgan Story includes Ann Blyth, Paul Newman, Richard Carlson, Gene Evans, Alan King.
When was The Helen Morgan Story released and how long is it?
The Helen Morgan Story was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Helen Morgan Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Helen Morgan Story was composed by Ray Heindorf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Helen Morgan Story?
The Helen Morgan Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).