This Girl for Hire
Synopsis
In this pilot for a proposed TV series, B.T. Brady is a flippant, but somewhat klutzy female private detective in Hollywood who sets out to solve the murder of a obnoxious mystery writer. Along the way, Brady gets help from her flamboyant mother Zandra, a washed-up actress, as well as Brady's live-in boyfriend Wolfe who runs a memorabilia shop.
Top Cast
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Bess Armstrong
B' T' Brady
Celeste Holm
Zandra Stoneham
Cliff DeYoung
Lieutenant Phil Hansen
Ray Walston
Abner Litto
Roddy McDowall
Manfred Hayes
Hermione Baddeley
Edwina Gaylord
Scott Brady
Mitch Dillon
Howard Duff
Wolfe Macready
José Ferrer
Harrison Wooly
Beverly Garland
Evan Picard
Percy Rodriguez
Jonathan Eastman
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eddie
William Lanteau
Maurice
Fredric Lehne
Peter
George Reynolds
Garth
Dan Shor
Punk
J.P. Bumstead
Miller
Robin Cantor
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Louise Fisher, Steve Brown, Barbara Avedon, Barbara Corday, Barney Rosenzweig, Clifford Hoelscher, Jean Hoelscher
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- This Girl for Hire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Orion Television, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Terry Louise Fisher, Steve Brown, Barbara Avedon, Barbara Corday, Barney Rosenzweig, Clifford Hoelscher, Jean Hoelscher
Bruce Broughton
Robbie Greenberg
Gregory Prange
Barney Rosenzweig
Department Leadership Roster
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Gregory Prange
Editor
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Jerry Jameson
Director
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Girl for Hire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Girl for Hire about?
In this pilot for a proposed TV series, B.T. Brady is a flippant, but somewhat klutzy female private detective in Hollywood who sets out to solve the murder of a obnoxious mystery writer. Along the way, Brady gets help from her flamboyant mother Zandra, a washed-up actress, as well as Brady's live-in boyfriend Wolfe who runs a memorabilia shop.
Who directed This Girl for Hire?
This Girl for Hire was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in This Girl for Hire?
The principal cast of This Girl for Hire includes Bess Armstrong, Celeste Holm, Cliff DeYoung, Ray Walston, Roddy McDowall.
When was This Girl for Hire released and how long is it?
This Girl for Hire was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for This Girl for Hire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Girl for Hire was composed by Bruce Broughton.
Is This Girl for Hire based on a book or true story?
This Girl for Hire is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clifford Hoelscher", Characters: "Jean Hoelscher".