Three for the Show
“LET'S GO! TO THE YEAR'S TOP MUSICAL SHOW!”
Synopsis
This musical reworking of Too Many Husbands (1940), features Grable as a top singer and dancer who's been widowed by WW II. She marries her late husband's songwriting partner, Gower Champion, but the new marriage is thrown for a loop when Lemmon, her first husband, turns up very much alive and eager to see Grable.
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Three For The Show - 1955 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-09
Top Cast
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Betty Grable
Julie Lowndes
Marge Champion
Gwen Howard
Gower Champion
Vernon Lowndes
Jack Lemmon
Marty Stewart
Myron McCormick
Mike Hudson
Robert Bice
Charlie O'Hallihan (uncredited)
Paul Harvey
Harold Wharton (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Theatre Patron in Loge (uncredited)
Henry Slate
Sergeant Kowalski (uncredited)
Johnny Brazil
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Ettore Corving
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Mario Groscup
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Joe Mauric
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Wilson Morelli
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Ron Nyman
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Robert Street
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
David Ahdar
Male Harem Dancer (uncredited)
Leon Alton
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- W. Somerset Maugham, Leonard B. Stern, Edward Hope
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Three for the Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
W. Somerset Maugham, Leonard B. Stern, Edward Hope
George Duning
Arthur E. Arling
Viola Lawrence
Jonie Taps
Department Leadership Roster
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Jonie Taps
Producer
Leonard B. Stern
Writer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Edward Hope
Writer
H. C. Potter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three for the Show
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What is Three for the Show about?
This musical reworking of Too Many Husbands (1940), features Grable as a top singer and dancer who's been widowed by WW II. She marries her late husband's songwriting partner, Gower Champion, but the new marriage is thrown for a loop when Lemmon, her first husband, turns up very much alive and eager to see Grable.
Who directed Three for the Show?
Three for the Show was directed by H. C. Potter.
Who stars in Three for the Show?
The principal cast of Three for the Show includes Betty Grable, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Jack Lemmon, Myron McCormick.
When was Three for the Show released and how long is it?
Three for the Show was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Three for the Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three for the Show was composed by George Duning.