New Faces
“A front row seat for the FIRST musical revue in CinemaScope with STEREOPHONIC SOUND.”
Synopsis
New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Carol Lawrence, performer/writer Mel Brooks (as Melvin Brooks), and lyricist Sheldon Harnick. The film was basically a reproduction of the stage revue with a thin plot added. The plot involved a producer and performer (Ronny Graham) in financial trouble and is trying to stave off an angry creditor long enough to open his show. A wealthy Texan offers to help out, on the condition that his daughter be in the show.
Top Cast
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Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
Ronny Graham
Ronny Graham
Robert Clary
Robert Clary
Alice Ghostley
Alice Ghostley
June Carroll
June Carroll
Virginia Wilson
Virginia de Luce Clayborn
Paul Lynde
Paul Lynde
Bill Mullikin
Bill Mullikin
Rosemary O'Reilly
Rosemary O'Reilly
Allen Conroy
Allen Conroy
Jimmy Russell
Jimmy Russell
George Smiley
George Smiley
Polly Ward
Polly Ward
Carol Lawrence
Carol Lawrence
Johnny Laverty
Johnny Laverty
Elizabeth Logue
Elizabeth Logue
Faith Burwell
Faith Burwell
Clark Ranger
Clark Ranger
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Horner, John Beal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronny Graham, Mel Brooks, Paul Lynde, Luther Davis, John P. Cleveland, Peter De Vries, André Hornez, June Carroll, Sheldon Harnick, Joan Javits, Tony Springer, Michael Brown, Francis Lemarque
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- New Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Edward L. Alperson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Horner, John Beal
Ronny Graham, Mel Brooks, Paul Lynde, Luther Davis, John P. Cleveland, Peter De Vries, André Hornez, June Carroll, Sheldon Harnick, Joan Javits, Tony Springer, Michael Brown, Francis Lemarque
Raoul Kraushaar
Lucien Ballard
Ace Herman
Edward L. Alperson, Berman Swarttz
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Horner
Director
John Beal
Director
Edward L. Alperson
Producer
Berman Swarttz
Producer
Ronny Graham
Writer
Mel Brooks
Writer
Paul Lynde
Writer
Luther Davis
Writer
John P. Cleveland
Writer
Ace Herman
Editor
Thomas Becker
Costume Design
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is New Faces about?
New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Carol Lawrence, performer/writer Mel Brooks (as Melvin Brooks), and lyricist Sheldon Harnick. The film was basically a reproduction of the stage revue with a thin plot added. The plot involved a producer and performer (Ronny Graham) in financial trouble and is trying to stave off an angry creditor long enough to open his show. A wealthy Texan offers to help out, on the condition that his daughter be in the show.
Who directed New Faces?
New Faces was directed by Harry Horner, John Beal.
Who stars in New Faces?
The principal cast of New Faces includes Eartha Kitt, Ronny Graham, Robert Clary, Alice Ghostley, June Carroll.
When was New Faces released and how long is it?
New Faces was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for New Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Faces was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Faces?
New Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).