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What's the Matter with Helen?
“So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody.”
19715.81h 41m
Overview
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
Directed by Curtis Harrington
Written by Henry Farrell
Produced by George Edwards
0Top Cast
Debbie Reynolds
Adelle Bruckner
Shelley Winters
Helen Hill
Dennis Weaver
Lincoln Palmer
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Hamilton Starr
Agnes Moorehead
Sister Alma
Helene Winston
Mrs. Greenbaum
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Schultz
Logan Ramsey
Detective Sgt. West
P
Paulle Clark
Mrs. Plumb
Yvette Vickers
Mrs. Barker
Themes & Keywords
hollywoodhagsploitation
About What's the Matter with Helen?
What's the Matter with Helen? is a thriller, horror film released in 1971 exploring themes of hollywood, hagsploitation. Directed by Curtis Harrington, it stars Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver. Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
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