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Give a Girl a Break (1953)

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Release Date: Dec 3, 1953 Limited

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After providing excellent support in previous MGM musicals, the singing-dancing team of Marge and Gower Champion were rewarded with their own starring vehicle, Give a Girl a Break. Marge plays one of three actresses competing for the leading role in a Broadway show directed by Gower. The other two girls are Debbie Reynolds and Helen Wood, so Marge is hardly a shoe-in. Another topnotch dancer/choreographer, Bob Fosse, co-stars as the show's leading man. Highlights include the aptly named

Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.

Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: Stanley Donen

Written By: Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

In Theaters: Dec 3, 1953 Limited

On DVD: May 22, 1991

MGM

Cast

Marge Champion
Madelyn Corlane
Gower Champion
Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
Suzy Doolittle
Helen Wood
Joanna Moss
Bob Fosse
Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
Anson Pritchett
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Doolittle
Larry Keating
Felix Jordan
Donna Martell
Janet Hallson

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Bouncy but routine fluff musical.

June 14, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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this is an obscure musical that deserves to be seen by many so-called lovers of the screen musical. the cast includes the champions, bob fosse, debbie reynolds and helen wood. they are dancing the screen to pieces in this one.

October 24, 2008