Doll Face
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Synopsis
Burlesque queen Doll Face Carroll is dismissed from an audition for a legitimate Broadway show because she lacks culture. Her boss/manager Mike decides that she can get both culture and plenty of publicity by writing her autobiography. He hires a ghost writer to do all the work, but doesn't count on the possibility that Doll Face and her collaborator might have more than a book on their minds.
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Vivian Blaine
Mary Elizabeth 'Doll Face' Carroll
Dennis O'Keefe
Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan
Perry Como
Nicky Ricci
Carmen Miranda
Chita Chula
Martha Stewart
Frankie Porter
Stephen Dunne
Frederick Manly Gerard (as Michael Dunne)
Reed Hadley
Flo Hartman
Stanley Prager
Flo's Aide
Charles Tannen
Flo's Aide
George E. Stone
Stage Manager
Frank Orth
Peters
Donald MacBride
Lawyer Ferguson
Lex Barker
Jack, Coast Guardsman (uncredited)
Alvin Hammer
Harold, the Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Gypsy Rose Lee, Leonard Praskins
- Original Score
- David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Doll Face
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Gypsy Rose Lee, Leonard Praskins
David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
Joseph LaShelle
Norman Colbert
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Lewis Seiler
Director
Leonard Praskins
Writer
Bryan Foy
Producer
Norman Colbert
Editor
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doll Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doll Face about?
Burlesque queen Doll Face Carroll is dismissed from an audition for a legitimate Broadway show because she lacks culture. Her boss/manager Mike decides that she can get both culture and plenty of publicity by writing her autobiography. He hires a ghost writer to do all the work, but doesn't count on the possibility that Doll Face and her collaborator might have more than a book on their minds.
Who directed Doll Face?
Doll Face was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Doll Face?
The principal cast of Doll Face includes Vivian Blaine, Dennis O'Keefe, Perry Como, Carmen Miranda, Martha Stewart.
When was Doll Face released and how long is it?
Doll Face was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Doll Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doll Face was composed by David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge.