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The Tender Trap

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.6K
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Frank Sinatra and Debbie Reynolds in The Tender Trap (1955)
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  • Comedy
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  • Romance
Successful theater agent Charlie Reader lives a playboy's life in New York City. When his childhood friend shows up with a desire to leave his wife, the two are awestruck by each other's lif... Read allSuccessful theater agent Charlie Reader lives a playboy's life in New York City. When his childhood friend shows up with a desire to leave his wife, the two are awestruck by each other's lifestyle.Successful theater agent Charlie Reader lives a playboy's life in New York City. When his childhood friend shows up with a desire to leave his wife, the two are awestruck by each other's lifestyle.
IMDb RATING
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2.6K
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  • Director
    • Charles Walters
  • Writers
    • Julius J. Epstein(screenplay)
    • Max Shulman(play)
    • Robert Paul Smith(play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • David Wayne
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  • Director
    • Charles Walters
  • Writers
    • Julius J. Epstein(screenplay)
    • Max Shulman(play)
    • Robert Paul Smith(play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • David Wayne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

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    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Charlie Y. Readeras Charlie Y. Reader
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Julie Gillisas Julie Gillis
    David Wayne
    David Wayne
    • Joe McCallas Joe McCall
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Sylvia Crewesas Sylvia Crewes
    Jarma Lewis
    Jarma Lewis
    • Jessica Collinsas Jessica Collins
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Poppy Mastersas Poppy Masters
    Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones
    • Helenas Helen
    Howard St. John
    Howard St. John
    • Mr. Sayersas Mr. Sayers
    Joey Faye
    • Sol Z. Steineras Sol Z. Steiner
    Tom Helmore
    Tom Helmore
    • Mr. Loughranas Mr. Loughran
    Willard Sage
    Willard Sage
    • Directoras Director
    Marc Wilder
    • Ballet-Actoras Ballet-Actor
    Jack Boyle
    • Audition Danceras Audition Dancer
    James Drury
    James Drury
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Bette Arlen
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • TV Hostas TV Host
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Madge Blake
    Madge Blake
    • Society Reporteras Society Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Leonard Bremen
    Leonard Bremen
    • Cab Driveras Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Walters
    • Writers
      • Julius J. Epstein(screenplay)
      • Max Shulman(play)
      • Robert Paul Smith(play)
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    • Trivia
      Debbie Reynolds and Frank Sinatra became good friends and during production he took her to lunch and said, "Sweetie, don't get married. Don't marry a singer. We're nice guys but we're not good husbands." Reynolds was engaged to Eddie Fisher at the time, who ultimately left her for Elizabeth Taylor.
    • Goofs
      Charlie comes out of the shower bone dry with his hair perfectly combed and sprayed and towels off like he's wet.
    • Quotes

      Sylvia Crewes: Joe, do you have any idea what's available to a woman of 33? Married men. Drunks. Pretty boys looking for someone to support them. Lunatics looking for their fifth divorce! It's quite a list, isn't it?

    • Connections
      Featured in MGM Parade: Episode #1.7 (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      (Love Is) The Tender Trap
      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen

      Performed by Frank Sinatra (uncredited)

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    Deconstructing Frank
    The start of this film isn't promising. Another dated 1950s sex comedy with a lot of babes. And then it takes off at a tangent and gets serious, deconstructing the bachelor heel played by Frank. Debbie Reynolds is magnificent as the love interest who is frankly very strange. The scene where she falls for Frank as he plays the title song on the piano, and the scene in her apartment where she declares her love, are unique. Stick with this movie.
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    • Nov 8, 2000

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die zarte Falle
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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