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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Frank Sinatra | ... | Charlie Y. Reader | |
| Debbie Reynolds | ... | Julie Gillis | |
| David Wayne | ... | Joe McCall | |
| Celeste Holm | ... | Sylvia Crewes | |
| Jarma Lewis | ... | Jessica Collins | |
| Lola Albright | ... | Poppy Masters | |
| Carolyn Jones | ... | Helen | |
| Howard St. John | ... | Mr. Sayers | |
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Joey Faye | ... | Sol Z. Steiner |
| Tom Helmore | ... | Mr. Loughran | |
| Willard Sage | ... | Director | |
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Marc Wilder | ... | Ballet-Actor |
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Jack Boyle | ... | Audition Dancer |
| James Drury | ... | Eddie | |
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Charlie Reader is a successful theater agent. He is also successful with young ladies. One day he is visited by his old friend Joe, married with three children. Joe falls in love with Charlie's girl Sylvia while Charlie spends his time with young actress Julie. Written by Mattias Thuresson
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theatrical agent | bare chested male | love triangle | love | womanizer |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 November 1955 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Armadilha Amorosa See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1
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Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Frank Sinatra (uncredited)
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The original Broadway production of "The Tender Trap" by Max Shulman and Robert Paul Smith opened at the Longacre Theater on October 13, 1954 and ran for 102 performances. The original cast included Robert Preston and Kim Hunter. See more »Goofs
(at around 1h 30 mins) When Sylvia enters his apartment, Charlie does a quick introduction of Sylvia to Julie, he says, "Julie you know Julie, don't ya?" See more »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?See more »
Soundtracks
(Love Is) The Tender TrapLyrics by Sammy Cahn
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Frank Sinatra (uncredited)
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This is a very cute movie with a cute plot. Frank Sinatra gives a memorable performance. Do not begin watching this movie expecting a serious or dramatic film.... it is a romantic comedy. Debbie Reynolds is adorable and charming. The Title track sung is unique and one of the highlights of the film. As a teenager who enjoys old movies it is great and enjoyable for me to see what good movies were before so much trash was put into them. This movie is funny without using sexual innuendo or swearing. This is a movie the whole family can sit and watch and enjoy. I recommend this movie to anyone looking for something lighthearted and entertaining! Enjoy!