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Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!

1954•1h 38m•

★6.1(31 ratings)

ComedyDrama

Overview

On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.

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Main Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Mark Christopher

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds

Susan Beaurgard Landis

Alvy Moore

Alvy Moore

Virgil

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Isabella Alexander

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Maude Snodgrass

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Sergeant Monty Maizel

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Les Tremayne

Les Tremayne

Harvey Butterworth

Mara Lane

Mara Lane

Marilyn

Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

Dr. Rawley

Maidie Norman

Maidie Norman

Georgette

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Frank Tashlin
Assistant Director: Edward Killy

Writing

Writer: Alex Gottlieb
Theatre Play: Alex Gottlieb
Theatre Play: Steve Fisher

Production

Producer: Harriet Parsons

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Leigh Harline
Music Director: C. Bakaleinikoff
Sound: Clem Portman
Sound: Frank McWhorter

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Nicholas Musuraca

Editing

Editor: Harry Marker

Art Direction

Art Direction: Carroll Clark
Art Direction: Albert S. D'Agostino
Set Decoration: Darrell Silvera
Set Decoration: Al Orenbach

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Michael Woulfe
Hairstylist: Larry Germain
Makeup Artist: Mel Berns

Keywords

screenwriterwriter's blockbased on play or musicalchristmas

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!"

#2

The runtime is 98 minutes (1h 38m).

#3

The film was directed by Frank Tashlin.

#4

The screenplay was written by Alex Gottlieb.

#5

The score was composed by Leigh Harline.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Nicholas Musuraca.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0047550.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

31 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Susan Slept Here

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

RKO Radio Pictures

RKO Radio Pictures

Harriet Parsons Productions