Give a Girl a Break
1953When 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.
Acted in
Marge Champion
as Madelyn Corlane
Gower Champion
as Ted Sturgis
Debbie Reynolds
as Suzy Doolittle
Dolly Sharp
as Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
Bob Fosse
as Bob Dowdy
Kurt Kasznar
as Leo Belney
Richard Anderson
as Burton Bradshaw
William Ching
as Anson Prichett
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Doolittle
Larry Keating
as Felix Jordan
Donna Martell
as Janet Hallson
George Chakiris
as Dancer
John Call
as Mr. Doolittle