Give a Girl a Break

Stanley Donen
1953-11-13


5.2
82 min

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

Name Character Team
Marge Champion Madelyn Corlane Unowned
Gower Champion Ted Sturgis Unowned
Debbie Reynolds Suzy Doolittle Unowned
Dolly Sharp Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood) Unowned
Bob Fosse Bob Dowdy Unowned
Kurt Kasznar Leo Belney Unowned
Richard Anderson Burton Bradshaw Unowned
William Ching Anson Prichett Unowned
Lurene Tuttle Mrs. Doolittle Unowned
Larry Keating Felix Jordan Unowned
Donna Martell Janet Hallson Unowned
George Chakiris Dancer Unowned
John Call Mr. Doolittle Unowned