Bloomer Girl
Synopsis
In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star was then on the rise, with leading roles in CANDIDE and THE MUSIC MAN still in her future. A solid success when it opened on Broadway in 1944, BLOOMER GIRL boasts a glorious score by the legendary team of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg (THE WIZARD OF OZ). The book by Fred Saidy is set at the brink of the Civil War and addresses issues of women's equality (priorities were the right to vote and to wear bloomers, a liberating alternative to hoop skirts) and racial equality.
Top Cast
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Barbara Cook
Evelina Applegate
Keith Andes
Jefferson Calhoun
Carmen Mathews
Dolly Bloomer
Paul Ford
Horatio Applegate
Rawn Spearman
Pompey
Nydia Westman
Serena Applegate
Patricia Hammerlee
Daisy
Brock Peters
Alexander
Dorothy Lang
Applegate Sister
Margot Moser
Applegate Sister
Peggy O'Hara
Applegate Sister
Elise Rhodes
Octavia Applegate
Paula Stewart
Julia Applegate
Heywood Hale Broun
Sheriff
Paul McGrath
Governor Newton
Frank Overton
Hamilton Calhoun
Jack Russell
Joshua
Danny Scholl
Ebeneezer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Segal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sig Herzig, Fred Saidy, Leslie Stevens, E.Y. Harburg
- Original Title
- Bloomer Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Showcase Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Segal
Sig Herzig, Fred Saidy, Leslie Stevens, E.Y. Harburg
Alex Segal
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Segal
Producer
Otis Riggs
Production Design
Alex Segal
Director
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 Bloomer Girl
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What is Bloomer Girl about?
In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star was then on the rise, with leading roles in CANDIDE and THE MUSIC MAN still in her future. A solid success when it opened on Broadway in 1944, BLOOMER GIRL boasts a glorious score by the legendary team of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg (THE WIZARD OF OZ). The book by Fred Saidy is set at the brink of the Civil War and addresses issues of women's equality (priorities were the right to vote and to wear bloomers, a liberating alternative to hoop skirts) and racial equality.
Who directed Bloomer Girl?
Bloomer Girl was directed by Alex Segal.
Who stars in Bloomer Girl?
The principal cast of Bloomer Girl includes Barbara Cook, Keith Andes, Carmen Mathews, Paul Ford, Rawn Spearman.
When was Bloomer Girl released and how long is it?
Bloomer Girl was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bloomer Girl?
Bloomer Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).