Give a Girl a Break

Dec 3 1953 Approved 1h 22m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

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.

Plot

The star of an upcoming Broadway production, Janet Hallson, walks out during rehersals. The producers of the show, Ted Sturgis, Leo Belney and Bob Dowdy begin to search a replacement. After a quick audition, each favors someone else: Madelyn Corlane, Joanna Moss, Suzie Doolittle. The rest of the movie tells in a series of musical and dance scenes how they finally pick ...

Written by

Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Vera Caspary

Directed by

Stanley Donen

Cast

Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Give A Girl A Break (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Scores
# of Votes
912
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA