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Susan Slept Here (1954)

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Release Date: Jun 25, 1954 Wide

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Susan Slept Here is the only feature film in Hollywood history ever to be narrated by an Academy Award. After introducing itself, the Oscar statuette invites us into the apartment home of its owner, screenwriter Mark Christopher Dick Powell. Knowing that Mark is working on a script about juvenile deliquency, policeman Sam Hanlon Herb Vigran deposits teenaged troublemaker Susan Landis Debbie Reynolds on Mark's doorstep. Somewhat terrified by Susan's erratic behavior, Mark vows to keep their

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Frank Tashlin

Written By: Steve Fisher

In Theaters: Jun 25, 1954 Wide

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Cast

Dick Powell
Mark
Debbie Reynolds
Susan
Anne Francis
Isabella
Alvy Moore
Virgil
Glenda Farrell
Maude
Horace McMahon
Maizel
Herb Vigran
Hanlon
Les Tremayne
Harvey
Mara Lane
Marilyn
Maide Norman
Georgette
Rita Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Ellen Corby
Waitress
Benny Rubin
Janitor
Barbara Darrow
Legal Secretary
Sue Carlton
Cashier
Oliver Blake
Motel Manager
Louella Parsons
Telephone Voice
Jack Benny
Guest
Billy Halop
Waiter
Red Skelton
Oswald

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One scene finds Debbie Reynolds using the golden head of the trademarked Oscar statuette as a makeshift hammer to crack walnuts. In Hollywood, that may have been as shocking as the sight of the desecrated statue of the Virgin Mary in 'The Exorcist.'

March 15, 2011 Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

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John Beifuss

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Cotton candy confection with Debbie bright and chipper. Something from a much more innocent time with for that time a slightly risque story, although the fact that Debbie was actually 22 and looks it not the 17 the script indicates removing much of the ick factor. Skillfully played by all with Glenda Farrell very

April 4, 2007

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Strained romantic comedy and musical, it's entertaining but also predictable. Good supporting cast, well produced with good costumes. The performances are decent but no one is outstanding.

November 23, 2008

James Higgins

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