But Not for Me
1959, English. Directed by Walter Lang.
It's a scream!
Out of hit ideas and seemingly in the twilight of his career, Broadway producer Russ Ward decides to give up the game. But when Russ lays off his nubile secretary, Ellie Brown, she shocks him with a declaration of love. Inspired, Ward commands playwright MacDonald to rewrite his latest show as a May-December romance starring Brown herself. Ward struggles to make a comeback as his ex-wife, Kathryn, plots to end his new relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Walter LangDirector
- Clark GableRussell 'Russ' Ward
- Carroll BakerEllie Brown / Borden
- Lilli PalmerKathryn Ward
- Lee J. CobbJeremiah MacDonald
- Barry CoeGordon Reynolds
- Thomas GomezDemetrios Bacos
- Charles LaneAl Atwood
- Wendell HolmesMiles Montgomery
- Tom DugganRoy Morton
- Saverio LoMedicoEmile
- Helen JayAngie
- Richard AdamsYoung Man
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Michael Hayes
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How long is But Not for Me?
But Not for Me runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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But Not for Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
But Not for Me is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is But Not for Me on?
But Not for Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like But Not for Me?
If you liked But Not for Me, try Let's Make Love, The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Who directed But Not for Me?
But Not for Me (1959) was directed by Walter Lang and stars Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer.