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The Second Greatest Sex

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 27m
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Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
  • Musical
  • Western
In 1880, Osawkie, Kansas is feuding with rival town Mandaroon over which will be county seat, keeping the town's men away from home most of the time. The last straw is when Matt Davis feels ... Read allIn 1880, Osawkie, Kansas is feuding with rival town Mandaroon over which will be county seat, keeping the town's men away from home most of the time. The last straw is when Matt Davis feels compelled to go on a new foray on his wedding night; his bride Liza (just call her Lysistr... Read allIn 1880, Osawkie, Kansas is feuding with rival town Mandaroon over which will be county seat, keeping the town's men away from home most of the time. The last straw is when Matt Davis feels compelled to go on a new foray on his wedding night; his bride Liza (just call her Lysistrata) takes teacher Cassie's advice and organizes a marital strike to make the men-folk sto... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
133
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Charles Hoffman(written for the screen by)
    • Aristophanes(play "Lysistrata")
  • Stars
    • Jeanne Crain
    • George Nader
    • Kitty Kallen
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Charles Hoffman(written for the screen by)
    • Aristophanes(play "Lysistrata")
  • Stars
    • Jeanne Crain
    • George Nader
    • Kitty Kallen
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    • 7User reviews
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    Mamie Van Doren, George Nader, Paul Gilbert, Edna Skinner, Kitty Kallen and Barrie Chase in "Second Greatest Sex."
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)
    Jeanne Crain and George Nader in The Second Greatest Sex (1955)

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    Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain
    • Liza McClureas Liza McClure
    George Nader
    George Nader
    • Matt Davisas Matt Davis
    Kitty Kallen
    Kitty Kallen
    • Katy Connorsas Katy Connors
    Bert Lahr
    Bert Lahr
    • Job McClureas Job McClure
    Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren
    • Birdie Snyderas Birdie Snyder
    Keith Andes
    Keith Andes
    • Rev. Peter Maxwellas Rev. Peter Maxwell
    Kathleen Case
    Kathleen Case
    • Tilda Beanas Tilda Bean
    Paul Gilbert
    Paul Gilbert
    • Roscoe Dobbsas Roscoe Dobbs
    Tommy Rall
    Tommy Rall
    • Alf Connorsas Alf Connors
    Edna Skinner
    Edna Skinner
    • Cassie Slateras Cassie Slater
    Jimmy Boyd
    Jimmy Boyd
    • Newt McClureas Newt McClure
    Cousin Emmy
    • Cousin Emmyas Cousin Emmy
    • (as Cynthia May Carver)
    The Midwesterners
    • Western Bandas Western Band
    Ward Ellis
    • Zachary Beanas Zachary Bean
    Mary Marlo
    • Sarah 'Ma' McClureas Sarah 'Ma' McClure
    Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley
    • Silas - Jones City Leaderas Silas - Jones City Leader
    George D. Wallace
    George D. Wallace
    • Simon Clegghornas Simon Clegghorn
    • (as George Wallace)
    Harry Harvey
    Harry Harvey
    • 'Doc' Grimshawas 'Doc' Grimshaw
    • Director
      • George Marshall
    • Writers
      • Charles Hoffman(written for the screen by)
      • Aristophanes(play "Lysistrata")
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    Storyline

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    In 1880, Osawkie, Kansas is feuding with rival town Mandaroon over which will be county seat, keeping the town's men away from home most of the time. The last straw is when Matt Davis feels compelled to go on a new foray on his wedding night; his bride Liza (just call her Lysistrata) takes teacher Cassie's advice and organizes a marital strike to make the men-folk stop their nonsense. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
    • square dance
    • teensploitation
    • male female relationship
    • teenager
    • shop owner
    • 13 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • IT'S FUN! (original print ad - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Musical
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final film of Joanne Arnold.
    • Connections
      Version of Die Sendung der Lysistrata (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      WHAT GOOD IS A WOMAN WITHOUT A MAN
      Music by Phil Moody

      Lyrics by Doris Sherrell (as Pony Sherrell)

      Sung by female cast members; reprised by George Nader (dubbed by Bill Lee)

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    Craziest Bad Movie To Love
    This is one of the nuttiest musicals ever put on film. I caught it a few years ago early in the morning on AMC. Let's just say it starts out with a big production number of all these women caterwauling about "What good is a woman without a man" and goes down(?)hill from there. With lyrics like "The Lysistrata, the Lysistrata, cuz we gotta gotta gotta get our men back" Oi! Throw in Mamie Van Doren, Bert Lahr and a dream ballet with Tommy Rall, what more could you want? If you can catch it, it's worth the time for the jaw dropping factor alone.
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    • colleeeen
    • Aug 26, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1955 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das gibt es nur in Kansas
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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