What's the Matter with Helen?
“So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody.”
Synopsis
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
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Larry Karaszewski on What's The Matter With Helen
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-01-02
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Debbie Reynolds
Adelle
Shelley Winters
Helen
Dennis Weaver
Linc Palmer
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Hamilton Starr
Agnes Moorehead
Sister Alma
Helene Winston
Mrs. Greenbaum
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Schultz
Logan Ramsey
Sergeant West
Paulle Clark
Mrs. Plumb
Yvette Vickers
Mrs. Barker
Molly Dodd
Mrs. Rigg
Samee Lee Jones
Winona
Robbi Morgan
Rosalie
Timothy Carey
Tramp
Swen Swenson
Gigolo
Debbie Van Den Houten
Sue Anne
Teresa De Rose
Donna
Pamelyn Ferdin
Kiddie M.C.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Farrell
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- What's the Matter with Helen?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Raymax Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Harrington
Henry Farrell
David Raksin
Lucien Ballard
William Reynolds
George Edwards, Edward S. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Harrington
Director
Morton Haack
Costume Design
Henry Farrell
Writer
George Edwards
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is What's the Matter with Helen? about?
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
Who directed What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? was directed by Curtis Harrington.
Who stars in What's the Matter with Helen??
The principal cast of What's the Matter with Helen? includes Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Agnes Moorehead.
When was What's the Matter with Helen? released and how long is it?
What's the Matter with Helen? was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for What's the Matter with Helen??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What's the Matter with Helen? was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).