The Reluctant Debutante
“MGM presents the Comedy-Romance in luscious COLOR!”
Synopsis
While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."
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The Reluctant Debutante - HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-06
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Jimmy Broadbent
Kay Kendall
Sheila Broadbent
John Saxon
David Parkson
Sandra Dee
Jane Broadbent
Angela Lansbury
Mabel Claremont
Peter Myers
David Fenner
Diane Clare
Clarissa Claremont
Sheila Raynor
Broadbents' Maid (uncredited)
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Miss Grey (uncredited)
Henri Guégan
Man at the Airport (uncredited)
René Aranda
Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Georges Billy
Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Jean-Paul Blonday
Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Pierre Vaudier
Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Charles Cullum
English Colonel (uncredited)
Roger LaVern
Soldier on Guard (uncredited)
Carl Jablonski
Dancer (uncredited)
Michel Thomas
Quaglino Diner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- William Douglas-Home, Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Eddie Warner
- Original Title
- The Reluctant Debutante
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
William Douglas-Home, Julius J. Epstein
Eddie Warner
Joseph Ruttenberg
Adrienne Fazan
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
William Douglas-Home
Screenplay
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Eddie Warner
Original Music Composer
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 The Reluctant Debutante
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reluctant Debutante about?
While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."
Who directed The Reluctant Debutante?
The Reluctant Debutante was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Reluctant Debutante?
The principal cast of The Reluctant Debutante includes Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, John Saxon, Sandra Dee, Angela Lansbury.
When was The Reluctant Debutante released and how long is it?
The Reluctant Debutante was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reluctant Debutante?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reluctant Debutante was composed by Eddie Warner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reluctant Debutante?
The Reluctant Debutante holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).