The Girl Can't Help It

1956

The Girl Can't Help It

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Movie Info

In this satirical comedy, mobster Fats Murdock (Edmond O'Brien) wants his talentless girlfriend, Jerri Jordan (Jayne Mansfield), to become a star, so he hires Tom Miller (Tom Ewell), an unsuccessful agent, to do just that. As Tom and Jerri work together to make her a rock & roll sensation, they begin to develop more than a working relationship. This film features appearances by Fats Domino, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and Little Richard.

Cast

Tom Ewell
as Tom Miller
Fats Domino
Platters
Jayne Mansfield
as Jerri Jordan
Edmond O'Brien
as Marty 'Fats' Murdock
Julie London
as Herself
Henry Jones
as Mousie
John Emery
as `Legs' Wheeler
Juanita Moore
as Hilda, The Maid
Barry J. Gordon
as Himself
Ray Anthony
as Himself
Little Richard
as Himself
Fats Domino
as Himself
Gene Vincent
as Himself
Eddy Fontaine
as Himself
Abbey Lincoln
as Herself
Eddie Fontaine
as Himself
Johnny Olenn
as Himself
Nino Tempo
as Himself
Eddie Cochran
as Himself
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps
as Themselves
Eddie Cochran
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Audience Reviews for The Girl Can't Help It

  • Sep 05, 2010
    It's the old story of the gangster who wants his girl to be a star that's the plot for this movie, and it's a very funny plot. Together with good actors and a rock soundtrack, this is a great movie, I loved it.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Mar 04, 2007
    it was ok. nothing special. highlight of the film was seeing lil richard perform
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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