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What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom. Director:Curtis HarringtonWriter:Henry Farrell |
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| Debbie Reynolds | ... |
Adelle
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| Shelley Winters | ... |
Helen
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| Dennis Weaver | ... |
Linc Palmer
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Micheál MacLiammóir | ... |
Hamilton Starr
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| Agnes Moorehead | ... |
Sister Alma
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Helene Winston | ... |
Mrs. Greenbaum
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Peggy Rea | ... |
Mrs. Schultz
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Logan Ramsey | ... |
Detective Sgt. West
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Paulle Clark | ... |
Mrs. Plumb
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| Yvette Vickers | ... |
Mrs. Barker
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Molly Dodd | ... |
Mrs. Rigg
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Samee Lee Jones | ... |
Winona
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Robbi Morgan | ... |
Rosalie
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| Timothy Carey | ... |
The Tramp
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Swen Swenson | ... |
The Gigolo
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Storyline
The Midwestern mothers of two Leopold and Loeb--like murderers move to Hollywood, California in the 1930s and open a dancing school for would-be Shirley Temples seeking to break into the movies. Adelle falls in love with a Texas millionaire, but Helen turns to an evangelist and gradually goes off the deep end. Soon corpses of all kinds start piling up. Written by alfiehitchie
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Written by Ray Henderson, Jack Yellen & Irving Caesar
Performed by Robbi Morgan See more »
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Shelley Winters decided that after they came in from the rain, her Helen character should have a moment when she kissed Debbie Reynolds Adelle character on the lips. This unscripted moment was filmed but removed from the final print of the movie to avoid attaining an R-rating. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After slapping Helen, Adelle holds her with only her right arm. Cut to closeup and Adelle's left hand is cradling Helen's head. See more »Soundtracks
"Oh, You Nasty Man"Written by Ray Henderson, Jack Yellen & Irving Caesar
Performed by Robbi Morgan See more »
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