Give a Girl a Break
1953, English. Directed by Stanley Donen.
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Stanley DonenDirector
- Marge ChampionMadelyn Corlane
- Gower ChampionTed Sturgis
- Debbie ReynoldsSuzy Doolittle
- Dolly SharpMrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
- Bob FosseBob Dowdy
- Kurt KasznarLeo Belney
- Richard AndersonBurton Bradshaw
- William ChingAnson Prichett
- Lurene TuttleMrs. Doolittle
- Larry KeatingFelix Jordan
- Donna MartellJanet Hallson
- George ChakirisDancer
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Vera Caspary, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
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How long is Give a Girl a Break?
Give a Girl a Break runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is Give a Girl a Break on?
Give a Girl a Break isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Give a Girl a Break?
If you liked Give a Girl a Break, try Dames, G.I. Blues, Hellzapoppin'.
Who directed Give a Girl a Break?
Give a Girl a Break (1953) was directed by Stanley Donen and stars Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds.