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Director:

Arthur Lubin

Writers:

Devery Freeman (writer)
Stephen Longstreet (writer)

Contact:

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Release Date:

August 1956 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Western more

Tagline:

She knows the ROPES and all the JOKES!

Plot:

At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they... more | add synopsis

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What was wrong with movies of the 50's - Not a thing more (11 total)


Cast

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Ginger Rogers ... Miss Rose Gillray, Gillray Corset Co.
Barry Nelson ... Charles Masters
Carol Channing ... Molly Wade
David Brian ... James Carter, president, Carter Steel
James Arness ... Joel Kingdom

Clint Eastwood ... Lt. Jack Rice, Roughrider
Robert F. Simon ... Cal, Texas Rancher
Frank Wilcox ... U.S. Marshal Duncan

Dan White ... Sheriff (as Daniel M. White)
Harry Cheshire ... Judge Benson
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Additional Details

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Originally intended to star Mae West. more

Quotes:

Molly Wade: What's your name?
Lt. Jack Rice, Roughrider: Jack Rice.
Molly Wade: You're handsome. And brave too I'll bet. You like girls?
Lt. Jack Rice, Roughrider: Yes, ma'am.
Molly Wade: Well, I'm a girl.
Lt. Jack Rice, Roughrider: [Grinning] You sure are.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in Clint Eastwood: Director (1982) (TV) more

Soundtrack:

A Corset Can Do a Lot for a Lady more


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What was wrong with movies of the 50's - Not a thing, 31 July 2005
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Author: rosiezu1 from United States

In this day and age of R rated movies with blood and sex and violence, isn't it nice to have a little foolishness and fun in beautiful color. Enjoyed the costuming. Loved seeing Clint Eastwood in his youth. Loved seeing Carol Channing as well. James Arness before Gunsmoke was fun. It was just a fun movie for a rainy Sunday afternoon.The movies with Doris Day, Ginger Rogers, and others at the time brought relaxation and escape. Reality movies like we see today are too real. Our lives are real enough.To go back to a time that was relaxing, funny, and not real is a good break. Nothing wrong with reality movies, but movies like this are a chance to take a breath, smile and enjoy with the whole family.

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