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Give a Girl a Break

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 1h 22m
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6.3/10
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Give a Girl a Break (1953)
The star of an upcoming Broadway production, walks out during rehearsals. The producers of the show, begin to search a replacement. The rest of the movie tells in a series of musical and dance scenes how they finally pick.
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ComedyMusicalRomance

Broadway choreographer Ted Sturgis auditions dancers for a new musical after the lead walks out, with talent ranging from a ballerina to an untrained novice and his former partner, a retired... Read allBroadway choreographer Ted Sturgis auditions dancers for a new musical after the lead walks out, with talent ranging from a ballerina to an untrained novice and his former partner, a retired star.Broadway choreographer Ted Sturgis auditions dancers for a new musical after the lead walks out, with talent ranging from a ballerina to an untrained novice and his former partner, a retired star.

  • Director
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Albert Hackett
    • Frances Goodrich
    • Vera Caspary
  • Stars
    • Marge Champion
    • Gower Champion
    • Debbie Reynolds
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    902
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • Vera Caspary
    • Stars
      • Marge Champion
      • Gower Champion
      • Debbie Reynolds
    • 26User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Marge Champion
    Marge Champion
    • Madelyn Corlane
    Gower Champion
    Gower Champion
    • Ted Sturgis
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Suzy Doolittle
    Helen Wood
    • Mrs. Olga Bradshaw…
    Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse
    • Bob Dowdy
    Kurt Kasznar
    Kurt Kasznar
    • Leo Belney
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Burton Bradshaw
    William Ching
    William Ching
    • Anson Prichett
    Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle
    • Mrs. Doolittle
    Larry Keating
    Larry Keating
    • Felix Jordan
    Donna Martell
    Donna Martell
    • Janet Hallson
    Dorothy Abbott
    Dorothy Abbott
    • Chorine
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Ames
    Jimmy Ames
    • Joe
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Antes
    Jerry Antes
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Show Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Bert
    • Fanny
    • (uncredited)
    Wanda Jay Bieber
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Donia Bussey
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • Vera Caspary
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    • Trivia
      Although Stanley Donen and Gower Champion were credited with staging the musical numbers, Bob Fosse insisted on doing the choreography for his dance scenes.
    • Goofs
      The theater marquee on opening night says "Felix Jordan's New Review". It should be "New Revue".
    • Quotes

      Bob Dowdy: Wait a minute. This is show business! There's nothing you can't do in show business. You just got to try a little harder, that's all.

      Leo Belney: That's all.

      Ted Sturgis: That's all!

      Ted Sturgis, Bob Dowdy: [singing] There's no other way, Beginning today, You're going to work, Under pressure

      Leo Belney: But pressure, I will not know where I'm at

      Ted Sturgis, Bob Dowdy: You've gotta come through, And isn't it true, The new stuff you write, May be fresher

      Leo Belney: Yes, I've a thesis, Masterpieces, Often happen like that...

    • Connections
      Featured in That's Dancing! (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Give A Girl A Break
      Music by Burton Lane
      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
      Performed by Marge Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Helen Wood and Ensemble

    User reviews26

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    6/10

    Fosse and Champion

    This movie was a great and pleasant surprise. Besides being very entertaining, one can see the future styles of these 2 legendary Broadway giants. Champion's numbers are tight, synchronized, and beautifully realized . And strong . Fosse- what can I say- what a delight !! While Fosse often spoke of his limitations as a dancer, the reality is he was a brilliant one , and in his dance numbers here he already is exhibiting a unique and original style that is athletic, jazzy, sexy and charming . He was an American original . The music in this movie is very good , and serves to show off the talents of its stars. Debbie Reynolds is quite good. This movie is for Broadway and dance fans.
    • RonSinMichigan
    • Oct 9, 2005
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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Ira Gershwin (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine Chance für Suzy
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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