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5.6 / 10(11 votes)IMDbNR19521h 42mUnited States of America

Lovely to Look At

“M-G-M's TECHNICOLOR SPECTACLE! JEROME KERN'S MUSIC!”

Synopsis

Broadway producers Tony Naylor, Al Marsh, and Jerry Ralby are having difficulty securing funds for their latest show. Then Al learns he has inherited half of a salon in Paris from his Aunt Roberta. The three men travel to France, where they attempt to stage an extravagant fashion show to revitalize the struggling business, now run by Roberta's nieces, Stephanie and Clarisse.

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Lovely to Look at - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 29, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay & Story
George Wells, Harry Ruby
Original Title
Lovely to Look At
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Screenplay & Story

George Wells, Harry Ruby, Dorothy Fields, Oscar Hammerstein II, Bernard Dougall, Otto A. Harbach, Jimmy McHugh

Director of Photography

George J. Folsey

Film Editing

John McSweeney Jr.

Producers

Jack Cummings

Department Leadership Roster

Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

George Wells

George Wells

Screenplay

Harry Ruby

Screenplay

George J. Folsey

George J. Folsey

Director of Photography

John McSweeney Jr.

Editor

Jack Cummings

Jack Cummings

Producer

Adrian

Adrian

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovely to Look At

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What is Lovely to Look At about?

Broadway producers Tony Naylor, Al Marsh, and Jerry Ralby are having difficulty securing funds for their latest show. Then Al learns he has inherited half of a salon in Paris from his Aunt Roberta. The three men travel to France, where they attempt to stage an extravagant fashion show to revitalize the struggling business, now run by Roberta's nieces, Stephanie and Clarisse.

Who directed Lovely to Look At?

Lovely to Look At was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Who stars in Lovely to Look At?

The principal cast of Lovely to Look At includes Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion, Gower Champion.

When was Lovely to Look At released and how long is it?

Lovely to Look At was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Lovely to Look At?

Lovely to Look At holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).