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New Faces (1954)

98 min  -  Musical | Comedy  -   6 March 1954 (USA)
6.2
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A filmed performance (in CinemaScope) of the highly popular Broadway hit that was basically a collection of skits... See full summary »

Directors:

Harry Horner, John Beal

Writers:

Mel Brooks (sketches), Paul Lynde, and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ronny Graham Ronny Graham ...
Himself
Eartha Kitt ...
Herself
Robert Clary Robert Clary ...
Himself
Alice Ghostley Alice Ghostley ...
Herself
June Carroll June Carroll ...
Herself
Virginia Wilson Virginia Wilson ...
Herself (as Virginia De Luce)
Paul Lynde ...
Himself
Bill Mullikin Bill Mullikin ...
Himself
Rosemary O'Reilly Rosemary O'Reilly ...
Herself
Allen Conroy Allen Conroy ...
Herself
Jimmy Russell Jimmy Russell ...
Himself
George Smiley George Smiley ...
Himself
Polly Ward Polly Ward ...
Herself
Carol Lawrence ...
Herself
Johnny Laverty Johnny Laverty ...
Himself
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Storyline

A filmed performance (in CinemaScope) of the highly popular Broadway hit that was basically a collection of skits, sketches, songs and dances built around a flimsy plot to meld them all together which, for the most part, worked. The plot involves a performer/producer (Ronny Graham)who finds himself in financial difficulties on the eve of opening night because a big check is needed before the curtain can go up. But a wealthy Texan says he will put up the money, if his daughter is in the show and he can see it first. End of plot, but the beginning of the careers of some young and talented people who have had careers across many decades. Ertha Kitt sings four songs, including "C'est Si Bon" and "Santa Baby" in and around some funny skits; "Trip of the Month", "Snake Charmer", "Crazy Man" and "Oedipus Goes South." Graham and Mel... Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Song | Singer | Singing | Comedian | Based On Stage Musical  | See more »

Genres:

Musical | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

New Faces of 1952 See more »

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.55 : 1
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Trivia

The Broadway production of "Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952" opened at the Royale Theater on May 16, 1952 and ran for 365 performances. June Carroll, Allen Conroy, Alice Ghostley, Ronny Graham, Eartha Kitt, Paul Lynde, Carol Lawrence, Bill Mullikin, Rosemary O'Reilly and Jimmy Russell recreated their Broadway roles in the film. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: During Eartha Kitt's performance of "Monotonous," Ms. Kitt's audio sounds as if the microphone was switched off or located far away from the stage. See more »

Connections

Featured in It's Black Entertainment (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Uska Dara"
Traditional
Sung by Eartha Kitt See more »