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Give a Girl a Break (1953)

Overview

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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Stanley Donen profile
Stanley Donen

Director

Cast

Marge Champion profile
Marge Champion

Madelyn Corlane

Gower Champion profile
Gower Champion

Ted Sturgis

Debbie Reynolds profile
Debbie Reynolds

Suzy Doolittle

Dolly Sharp profile
Dolly Sharp

Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)

Bob Fosse profile
Bob Fosse

Bob Dowdy

Kurt Kasznar profile
Kurt Kasznar

Leo Belney

Richard Anderson profile
Richard Anderson

Burton Bradshaw

William Ching profile
William Ching

Anson Prichett

Lurene Tuttle profile
Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. Doolittle

Larry Keating profile
Larry Keating

Felix Jordan

Donna Martell profile
Donna Martell

Janet Hallson

George Chakiris profile
George Chakiris

Dancer

Marge Champion profile
Marge Champion

Madelyn Corlane

Gower Champion profile
Gower Champion

Ted Sturgis

Debbie Reynolds profile
Debbie Reynolds

Suzy Doolittle

Dolly Sharp profile
Dolly Sharp

Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)

Bob Fosse profile
Bob Fosse

Bob Dowdy

Kurt Kasznar profile
Kurt Kasznar

Leo Belney

Richard Anderson profile
Richard Anderson

Burton Bradshaw

William Ching profile
William Ching

Anson Prichett

Lurene Tuttle profile
Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. Doolittle

Larry Keating profile
Larry Keating

Felix Jordan

Donna Martell profile
Donna Martell

Janet Hallson

George Chakiris profile
George Chakiris

Dancer

Extra

Release Date

November 13, 1953

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logo

Available On

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Videos

Balloon Dance | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive thumbnail
Balloon Dance | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive
Challenge Dance | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive thumbnail
Challenge Dance | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive
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Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive
In Our United States | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive thumbnail
In Our United States | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive
Preview Clip | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive thumbnail
Preview Clip | Give a Girl a Break | Warner Archive
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Give A Girl A Break (Original Theatrical Trailer)

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