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Give a Girl a Break (1953)

★ 5.4/10 82 min Music, Comedy, Romance United States English
Director: Stanley Donen
Streaming: Not available

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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.

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Marge Champion
Marge Champion Madelyn Corlane
Gower Champion
Gower Champion Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds Suzy Doolittle
Dolly Sharp
Dolly Sharp Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
Bob Fosse
Bob Fosse Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
Kurt Kasznar Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
Richard Anderson Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
William Ching Anson Prichett

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