The Pajama Game
“Based on the hit Broadway musical, featuring the choreography of Bob Fosse.”
Synopsis
An Iowa pajama factory worker falls in love with an affable superintendent who had been hired by the factory's boss to help oppose the workers' demand for a pay raise.
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Trailer | The Pajama Game | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-11
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Doris Day
Katherine 'Babe' Williams
John Raitt
Sid Sorokin
Carol Haney
Gladys Hotchkiss
Eddie Foy Jr.
Vernon 'Hinesie' Hines
Reta Shaw
Mabel
Barbara Nichols
Poopsie
Thelma Pelish
Mae
Jack Straw
Prez
Ralph Dunn
Myron Hasler
Larri Thomas
Pajama Girl
Owen Martin
Max
Jackie Kelk
First Helper
Ralph W. Chambers
Charlie (as Ralph Chambers)
Mary Stanton
Brenda
Buzz Miller
Dancer
Kenneth LeRoy
Dancer
Rodney Bieber
Dancer (uncredited)
Buddy Bryan
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Abbott, Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Abbott, Richard Bissell
- Original Score
- Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
- Original Title
- The Pajama Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Abbott, Stanley Donen
George Abbott, Richard Bissell, Jerry Ross
Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
Harry Stradling Sr.
William H. Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
George Abbott
Director
Stanley Donen
Director
George Abbott
Screenplay
Richard Bissell
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Richard Adler
Original Music Composer
Jerry Ross
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pajama Game
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What is The Pajama Game about?
An Iowa pajama factory worker falls in love with an affable superintendent who had been hired by the factory's boss to help oppose the workers' demand for a pay raise.
Who directed The Pajama Game?
The Pajama Game was directed by George Abbott, Stanley Donen.
Who stars in The Pajama Game?
The principal cast of The Pajama Game includes Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney, Eddie Foy Jr., Reta Shaw.
When was The Pajama Game released and how long is it?
The Pajama Game was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pajama Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pajama Game was composed by Richard Adler, Jerry Ross.