What's the Matter with Helen?

"So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody."

Jun 26 1971 R 1h 41m
Crime, Musical, Mystery

Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.

Plot

Set in the 1930s, Helen and Adelle are two women whose sons commit a gruesome murder. After their conviction, they move to Hollywood, change their names and open a dance school for girls. Adelle is looking for a good life, and when one of the parents of her students who is wealthy takes a liking to her, she thinks she's got it made. Helen thinks that someone who blames them for what their sons did is stalking them. But Adelle thinks it's all in her mind.

Written by

Henry Farrell

Directed by

Curtis Harrington

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Raymax Productions, Filmways Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
2,395
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA