A Brooklyn answering service operator becomes involved in the lives of her clients, including a struggling playwright with whom she begins to fall in love.
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| Judy Holliday | ... | Ella Peterson | |
| Dean Martin | ... | Jeffrey Moss | |
| Fred Clark | ... | Larry Hastings | |
| Eddie Foy Jr. | ... | J. Otto Prantz | |
| Jean Stapleton | ... | Sue | |
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Ruth Storey | ... | Gwynne |
| Dort Clark | ... | Inspector Barnes | |
| Frank Gorshin | ... | Blake Barton | |
| Ralph Roberts | ... | Francis | |
| Valerie Allen | ... | Olga | |
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Bernard West | ... | Dr. Joe Kitchell (as Bernie West) |
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Steve Peck | ... | Gangster (as Steven Peck) |
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Ella Peterson is a Brooklyn telephone answering service operator who tries to improve the lives of her clients by passing along bits of information she hears from other clients. She falls in love with one of her clients, the playwright Jeffrey Moss, and is determined to meet him. The trouble is, on the phone to him, she always pretends to be an old woman whom he calls "Mom." Written by Will Gilbert
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answering service | playwright | manhattan new york city | based on stage musical | times square manhattan new york city |Taglines:
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14 November 1960 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
Esta rubia vale un millón See more »Filming Locations:
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(Turner library print) (copyright length)Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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2.35 : 1
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In contrast to the guy who wrote the comment on the main page in this board, I saw this movie and I really enjoyed it. I had never seen a Judy Holliday movie before and I was totally taken in by her charm and good acting. Dean Martin (a favorite of mine) showed his usual suave personality and I thought he was perfect for the role. The songs and the choreography are excellent. I just love the mood of this movie and its message of healthy humanism, whether or not it's something I really believe in. I like the scene where Judy and Dean say hello and introduce themselves to the man on the street. Also of note is Minnelli's smart direction. One of the best musicals of the 60s, sadly one of the last.