The Girl on The Roof
Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach
Synopsis
A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Zuckmayer, F. Hugh Herbert, Sylvia Fine
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Carl Zuckmayer, F. Hugh Herbert, Sylvia Fine
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Otto Ludwig, Ronald Sinclair
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Preminger
Director
Carl Zuckmayer
Writer
Don Loper
Costume Design
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl on The Roof
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What is The Girl on The Roof about?
A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.
Who directed The Girl on The Roof?
The Girl on The Roof was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in The Girl on The Roof?
The principal cast of The Girl on The Roof includes Hardy Krüger, Johannes Heesters, Johanna Matz, Tom Tully, Dawn Addams.
When was The Girl on The Roof released and how long is it?
The Girl on The Roof was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl on The Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl on The Roof was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.