The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
“IT'S M-G-M's LOVE-HAPPY, YOUTHFUL MUSICAL!”
Synopsis
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dreamville, does not share her affection for Dobie. An English essay which almost revolutionizes English instruction, and Dobie's role in a chemistry lab explosion convinces Mr. Hammer he is right. Pansy is sent off broken-hearted to an Eastern school, but with the help of Happy Stella Kolawski's all-girl band, several hundred students and an enraged police force, Dobie secures Pansy's return to Grainbelt.
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Debbie Reynolds
Pansy Hammer
Bobby Van
Dobie Gillis
Barbara Ruick
Lorna Ellingboe
Bob Fosse
Charlie Trask
Hanley Stafford
George Hammer
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Eleanor Hammer
Hans Conried
Prof. Pomfritt
Charles Lane
Prof. Obispo
Archer MacDonald
Harry Dorcas
Kathleen Freeman
Stella Kowalski
Almira Sessions
Aunt Naomi
Willis Bouchey
Dr. Askit (uncredited)
Charles Halton
The Dean (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Mr. Hammersmith (uncredited)
Donald Elson
Advisor (uncredited)
Suzanne Alexander
Co-Ed
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Shulman
- Original Title
- The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis
Max Shulman
William C. Mellor
Conrad A. Nervig
Arthur M. Loew Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Don Weis
Director
Max Shulman
Screenplay
Arthur M. Loew Jr.
Producer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
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What is The Affairs of Dobie Gillis about?
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dreamville, does not share her affection for Dobie. An English essay which almost revolutionizes English instruction, and Dobie's role in a chemistry lab explosion convinces Mr. Hammer he is right. Pansy is sent off broken-hearted to an Eastern school, but with the help of Happy Stella Kolawski's all-girl band, several hundred students and an enraged police force, Dobie secures Pansy's return to Grainbelt.
Who directed The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis was directed by Don Weis.
Who stars in The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
The principal cast of The Affairs of Dobie Gillis includes Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick, Bob Fosse, Hanley Stafford.
When was The Affairs of Dobie Gillis released and how long is it?
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.