Girl on the Spot
“GILBERT and SULLIVAN'S Gayest Songs... go Modern as never before!”
Synopsis
Eleven Gilbert & Sullivan numbers are melded within the murder-mystery plot of "Girl on the Spot", with a result that either G&S and/or the plot are always seemingly on stage-wait or in the wings awaiting a cue. Lois Collier is the girl-on-the-spot of the title because she was on the scene of a murder. The police conclude she didn't do it and they use her to set a trap for the real killer, a G&S addict, by financing a Broadway production starring Collier.
Top Cast
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Lois Collier
Kathy Lorenz
Jess Barker
Rick Crane
George Dolenz
Leon Lorenz
Fuzzy Knight
Bim
Ludwig Stössel
Popsy Lorenz
Richard Lane
Weepy McGurk
Donald MacBride
Inspector Gleason
Edward Brophy
Fingers Foley
Ernie Adams
Pickpocket (uncredited)
Arnet Amos
Singer (uncredited)
James Carlisle
Colt (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
Cop (uncredited)
Roger Cole
Mug (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Murgatroid (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Editor (uncredited)
Dulce Day
Woman (uncredited)
Dick Dickinson
Mug (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Richards (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorcas Cochran, Jerry Warner
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Girl on the Spot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Dorcas Cochran, Jerry Warner
Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner
Maury Gertsman
Saul A. Goodkind
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Dorcas Cochran
Screenplay
Jerry Warner
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl on the Spot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Girl on the Spot about?
Eleven Gilbert & Sullivan numbers are melded within the murder-mystery plot of "Girl on the Spot", with a result that either G&S and/or the plot are always seemingly on stage-wait or in the wings awaiting a cue. Lois Collier is the girl-on-the-spot of the title because she was on the scene of a murder. The police conclude she didn't do it and they use her to set a trap for the real killer, a G&S addict, by financing a Broadway production starring Collier.
Who directed Girl on the Spot?
Girl on the Spot was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Girl on the Spot?
The principal cast of Girl on the Spot includes Lois Collier, Jess Barker, George Dolenz, Fuzzy Knight, Ludwig Stössel.
When was Girl on the Spot released and how long is it?
Girl on the Spot was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Girl on the Spot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl on the Spot was composed by Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner.