Give a Girl a Break ( 1953 )

Overview

When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.

Top Cast

Marge Champion

Madelyn Corlane

Gower Champion

Ted Sturgis

Debbie Reynolds

Suzy Doolittle

Dolly Sharp

Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)

Bob Fosse

Bob Dowdy

Kurt Kasznar

Leo Belney

Richard Anderson

Burton Bradshaw

William Ching

Anson Prichett

Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. Doolittle

Larry Keating

Felix Jordan

Donna Martell

Janet Hallson

George Chakiris

Dancer

John Call

Mr. Doolittle