Give a Girl a Break
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.
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Marge Champion
Madelyn Corlane
Gower Champion
Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
Suzy Doolittle
Dolly Sharp
Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
Bob Fosse
Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
Anson Prichett
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Doolittle
Larry Keating
Felix Jordan
Donna Martell
Janet Hallson
George Chakiris
Dancer
John Call
Mr. Doolittle
Bill Lee
Ted Sturgis (Singing) (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hackett, Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich, Stanley Donen, Ira Gershwin, Gower Champion
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Give a Girl a Break
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Albert Hackett, Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich, Stanley Donen, Ira Gershwin, Gower Champion
André Previn
William C. Mellor
Adrienne Fazan
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Hackett
Writer
Stanley Donen
Director
Frances Goodrich
Writer
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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What is Give a Girl a Break about?
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.
Who directed Give a Girl a Break?
Give a Girl a Break was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in Give a Girl a Break?
The principal cast of Give a Girl a Break includes Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Dolly Sharp, Bob Fosse.
When was Give a Girl a Break released and how long is it?
Give a Girl a Break was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Give a Girl a Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Give a Girl a Break was composed by André Previn.