The Girl Rush
Synopsis
When her compulsive-gambler father dies, leaving her with an inheritance that amounts to zip, single gal Kim Halliday jumps at a caller's claim that she's part-owner of a Las Vegas "hotel." But hilarity ensues when she flies to Sin City to see it. While a wealthy casino owner eyes her dilapidated property, she takes a chance and tries to sell it to an hotelier's wealthy son.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Kim Halliday
Fernando Lamas
Victor Monte
Eddie Albert
Elliot Atterbury
Gloria DeHaven
Taffy Tremaine
Marion Lorne
Aunt Clara
James Gleason
Ether Ferguson
Robert Fortier
Pete Tremaine
Matt Mattox
Specialty Dancer
Don Crichton
Specialty Dancer
Douglas Fowley
Charlie - Stickman
Jesse White
Ludwig - Pit Boss
George Chakiris
Dancer
Bess Flowers
Casino patron
Shelley Fabares
Young Kim
Charles Perry
Casino Patron
Carol Kelly
Cocktail Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Pirosh
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh, Jerry Davis
- Original Title
- The Girl Rush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Pirosh
Robert Pirosh, Jerry Davis, Henry Ephron, Phoebe Ephron
William H. Daniels
William Hornbeck
Frederick Brisson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Pirosh
Director
Frederick Brisson
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Robert Pirosh
Screenplay
William Hornbeck
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Jerry Davis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Girl Rush
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What is The Girl Rush about?
When her compulsive-gambler father dies, leaving her with an inheritance that amounts to zip, single gal Kim Halliday jumps at a caller's claim that she's part-owner of a Las Vegas "hotel." But hilarity ensues when she flies to Sin City to see it. While a wealthy casino owner eyes her dilapidated property, she takes a chance and tries to sell it to an hotelier's wealthy son.
Who directed The Girl Rush?
The Girl Rush was directed by Robert Pirosh.
Who stars in The Girl Rush?
The principal cast of The Girl Rush includes Rosalind Russell, Fernando Lamas, Eddie Albert, Gloria DeHaven, Marion Lorne.
When was The Girl Rush released and how long is it?
The Girl Rush was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Rush?
The Girl Rush holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).