Bells Are Ringing
“The screen is singing M.G.M. is bringing Broadway's Bell-Ringer of a Musical to the World!”
Synopsis
Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different identities for her clients. They include an out-of-work Method actor, a dentist with musical yearnings, and in particular playwright Jeffrey Moss, who is suffering from writer's block and desperately needs a muse.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-09
Top Cast
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Judy Holliday
Ella Peterson
Dean Martin
Jeffrey Moss
Fred Clark
Larry Hastings
Eddie Foy Jr.
J. Otto Prantz
Jean Stapleton
Sue
Ruth Storey
Gwynne
Dort Clark
Inspector Barnes
Frank Gorshin
Blake Barton
Ralph Roberts
Francis
Valerie Allen
Olga
Bernie West
Joe Kitchell
Steve Peck
Gangster (uncredited)
Gerry Mulligan
Ella's Blind Date
Jimmy Ames
Bernie
Lela Bliss
Party Guest (uncredited)
Donna Douglas
Party Guest (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Ludwig Smiley (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Barney Lampwick (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Original Score
- Jule Styne
- Original Title
- Bells Are Ringing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Jule Styne
Milton Krasner
Adrienne Fazan
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Betty Comden
Screenplay
Adolph Green
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bells Are Ringing
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What is Bells Are Ringing about?
Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different identities for her clients. They include an out-of-work Method actor, a dentist with musical yearnings, and in particular playwright Jeffrey Moss, who is suffering from writer's block and desperately needs a muse.
Who directed Bells Are Ringing?
Bells Are Ringing was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in Bells Are Ringing?
The principal cast of Bells Are Ringing includes Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr., Jean Stapleton.
When was Bells Are Ringing released and how long is it?
Bells Are Ringing was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Bells Are Ringing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bells Are Ringing was composed by Jule Styne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bells Are Ringing?
Bells Are Ringing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).