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Give a Girl a Break
5.4 / 10• 1953• 1h 22m•NR• English
MusicComedyRomance
Storyline
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
Cast & Crew
Marge Champion
Madelyn Corlane
Lead
Gower Champion
Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
Suzy Doolittle
Dolly Sharp
Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
Bob Fosse
Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
Anson Prichett
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stanley Donen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Give a Girl a Break is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
