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The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It

BABY, IT'S THE GREATEST!

19566.21h 38m

Overview

A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.

Directed by Frank Tashlin
Written by Frank Tashlin, Herbert Baker, Garson Kanin
Produced by Frank Tashlin
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Top Cast

Tom Ewell

Tom Ewell

Tom Miller

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Jerri Jordan

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Marty 'Fats' Murdock

Henry Jones

Henry Jones

Mousie

Julie London

Julie London

Herself

Barry Gordon

Barry Gordon

Barry the Paperboy

Ray Anthony

Ray Anthony

Himself

John Emery

John Emery

Wheeler

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Hilda

Fats Domino

Fats Domino

Himself

Themes & Keywords

broken engagementgangstersatireblondeengagementcanceled weddingsex comedymusic managersatiricalmusic industrymusicrock-and-rollearnestjoyfulsatire comedysatire on contemporary art

About The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It is a comedy, music film released in 1956 exploring themes of broken engagement, gangster, satire, blonde, engagement, canceled wedding. Directed by Frank Tashlin, it stars Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien. A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.

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