Designing Woman (1957)
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- Approved
- 1h 58min
- Comedy, Romance
- 26 Apr 1957 (Canada)
- Movie
A sportswriter and a fashion-designer marry after a whirlwind romance, and discover they have little in common.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Gregory Peck | ... |
Mike Hagen
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| Lauren Bacall | ... |
Marilla Brown Hagen
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| Dolores Gray | ... |
Lori Shannon
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| Sam Levene | ... |
Ned Hammerstein
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| Tom Helmore | ... |
Zachary Wilde
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| Mickey Shaughnessy | ... |
Maxie Stultz
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| Jesse White | ... |
Charlie Arneg
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| Chuck Connors | ... |
Johnnie 'O'
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| Edward Platt | ... |
Martin J. Daylor
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| Alvy Moore | ... |
Luke Coslow
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| Carol Veazie | ... |
Gwen
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| Jack Cole | ... |
Randy Owens
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| Don Anderson | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Helen Andrews | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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| Jan Arvan | ... |
TV Director (uncredited)
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Rodney Bell | ... |
Drunk Reporter (uncredited)
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Arthur Berkeley | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Otis Bigelow | ... |
Set Designer (uncredited)
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| Madge Blake | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jackie Blanchard | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Willie Bloom | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Nina Borget | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Hazel Boyne | ... |
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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Harriett Brest | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tex Brodus | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| George Bruggeman | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Theona Bryant | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Don Burnett | ... |
Johnnie Gates (uncredited)
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Boyd Cabeen | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Mushy Callahan | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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| Steve Carruthers | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Beulah Christian | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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| George Cisar | ... |
Fred Seixas, Card Playing Crony (uncredited)
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| Ruth Clifford | ... |
Vanessa Cole (uncredited)
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John V. Connors | ... |
Dunnigan (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Russell Custer | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Jack Daly | ... |
Sportswriter at Dinner (uncredited)
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| Jeanne Dante | ... |
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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| Richard Deacon | ... |
Larry Musso (uncredited)
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Harry Denny | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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| Don Dillaway | ... |
Sportswriter at Dinner (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Dime | ... |
Timekeeper at Fight Arena (uncredited)
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| James Douglas | ... |
Tommie Reese (uncredited)
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Dan Dowling | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Helen Eby-Rock | ... |
Newswoman (uncredited)
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James Elsegood | ... |
Dancer in Lori's Show (uncredited)
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Michael Ferris | ... |
Makeup Man (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Lady at Marilla's Fashion Show (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
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Raoul Freeman | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Ralph Gamble | ... |
Jeff Dowling (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Kay Garrett | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Jo Gilbert | ... |
Florrie Canfield (uncredited)
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Joe Gilbert | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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| Joseph Glick | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Sol Gorss | ... |
Hoodlum in Fight (uncredited)
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Marion Gray | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Stanley Hall | ... |
Dancer in Lori's Show (uncredited)
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| Stuart Hall | ... |
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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Reid Hammond | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Ed Haskett | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hicks | ... |
Galatos (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Author at Play Reading / Party Guest / Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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| Charles Horvath | ... |
Eddie, Henchman with Johnnie 'O' (uncredited)
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Shep Houghton | ... |
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Anthony Jochim | ... |
Justice (uncredited)
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Walter Johnson | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Dean Jones | ... |
Assistant Stage Manager in Boston (uncredited)
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Pat Jones | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Sid Kane | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Johnny Kern | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Bellboy-Pager at Pool (uncredited)
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Honey King | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Betty Koch | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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| Kay E. Kuter | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Joseph La Cava | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Jeanne Lafayette | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Syl Lamont | ... |
Danziger (uncredited)
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| Louise Lane | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Caryl Lincoln | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jack Lomas | ... |
Steen (uncredited)
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Saverio LoMedico | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Leota Lorraine | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Robert Locke Lorraine | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Jane Lynn | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Cy Malis | ... |
Dippy Rollo (uncredited)
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Kay Mansfield | ... |
Assistant Fitter (uncredited)
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Alice Markham | ... |
Stewardess (uncredited)
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| Nora Marlowe | ... |
Jennifer Deane (uncredited)
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| May McAvoy | ... |
Boston Wardrobe Woman (uncredited)
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| Joe McGuinn | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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William Meader | ... |
Production Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Sid Melton | ... |
Miltie, Henchman (uncredited)
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| Matt Moore | ... |
Stage Doorman (uncredited)
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| Bob Morgan | ... |
Hood (uncredited)
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Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... |
Thug in fight scene (uncredited)
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| Ann Morriss | ... |
Marie Dozier (uncredited)
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| Forbes Murray | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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| Ron Nyman | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Gene O'Donnell | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Monty O'Grady | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Don Orlando | ... |
Italian Waiter (uncredited)
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Eve Pearson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Phyllis Planchard | ... |
Ann Ashmond (uncredited)
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Maruja Plose | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)
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Lillian Powell | ... |
Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
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Paul Power | ... |
Sheldon Stevens (uncredited)
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Frank Radcliffe | ... |
Lori's Dance Partner (uncredited)
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Carl Ratcliff | ... |
Dancer in Lori's Show (uncredited)
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Allen Ray | ... |
Smith (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Rhein | ... |
Baggage Clerk (uncredited)
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| Leoda Richards | ... |
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
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| Edwin Rochelle | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Cleo Ronson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Benny Rubin | ... |
Chris Matthews (uncredited)
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| Bernard Sell | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Sammy Shack | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Max Showalter | ... |
Musical Director (uncredited)
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| Mario Siletti | ... |
Andrucci (uncredited)
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Eddie Lou Simms | ... |
Joey Yustik (uncredited)
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| Carl Sklover | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Ann Staunton | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Gilchrist Stuart | ... |
Mr. Orvac (uncredited)
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Lomax Study | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Charles Sullivan | ... |
Trainer at Ringside (uncredited)
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Rodger Terry | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Max Trumpower | ... |
Fred Sellers (uncredited)
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| Sailor Vincent | ... |
Trainer at Ringside (uncredited)
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| Geraldine Wall | ... |
Mrs. Hammerstein (uncredited)
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| Chuck Webster | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Mel Welles | ... |
Solly Horzmann (uncredited)
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Sammy White | ... |
Bewildered Man (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
One of Daylor's Boys in Bar (uncredited)
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Jeane Wood | ... |
Lighting Expert (uncredited)
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Wilson Wood | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Vincente Minnelli | ||
Written by
| George Wells | ... | (written by) |
| Helen Rose | ... | (story suggested by) |
Produced by
| Roger Edens | ... | (segment "producer") segment producer (uncredited) |
| Dore Schary | ... | producer |
| George Wells | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| André Previn | ||
Cinematography by
| John Alton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Adrienne Fazan | ||
Editorial Department
| Charles K. Hagedon | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| E. Preston Ames | ||
| William A. Horning | ||
Set Decoration by
| Henry Grace | ||
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Costume Design by
| Helen Rose | ||
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Shanks | ... | assistant director |
| Hank Moonjean | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Wesley C. Miller | ... | recording supervisor (as Dr. Wesley C. Miller) |
| Wally Wallace | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Warren Newcombe | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Michael Dugan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Sol Gorss | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Charles Horvath | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Hudkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Morgan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Sharpe | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Terry Wilson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jack Cole | ... | musical numbers and dances stager |
| Robert Franklyn | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Jack Marshall | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Albert Woodbury | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Barrie Chase | ... | assistant to Jack Cole (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro (1957) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1958) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1964) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- France 3 (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- MGM Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When Mike Hagen and Marilla Brown marry after a whirlwind romance on the West Coast, they return to New York to find that they don't have much in common. She is a clothing designer who lives in a swanky apartment and whose friends are actors, artists and the like. He is a sportswriter who likes to go boxing matches and horse races. They clearly love each other and make every effort to be flexible. When a mobster, whom Mike has been accusing of fixing sports events, decides to go after him he must pretend to be out of town and mayhem ensues. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | His world is guys and dolls! Her world is gowns and glamor! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jack Cole, who plays Randy Owens, the choreographer for the play within the movie, was also the choreographer for the movie. When he demonstrates a dance move he calls "Seahorses", he is reprising a move he created when he was choreographed the musical Kismet (1955), another Vincente Minnelli film. See more » |
| Goofs | While visiting Marineland, bottlenose dolphins are incorrectly referred to as porpoises, both by Mike and by the off-screen announcer of the dolphin show. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Gregory Peck: His Own Man (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | There'll Be Some Changes Made See more » |
| Crazy Credits | As 'The End' appears on the screen, Maxie Stultz delivers the final line of the movie while punching a 'speed bag' in a boxing gym: "I'm making a comeback, you know?" See more » |
| Quotes |
Mike Hagen:
[narration]
Liquor, I've found, makes me very smart sometimes. See more » |