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Susan Slept Here

  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.2K
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Debbie Reynolds and Dick Powell in Susan Slept Here (1954)
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Holiday RomanceScrewball ComedyTeen RomanceComedyDramaRomance

A Hollywood screenwriter takes in a runaway girl who's more woman than he can handle.A Hollywood screenwriter takes in a runaway girl who's more woman than he can handle.A Hollywood screenwriter takes in a runaway girl who's more woman than he can handle.

  • Director
    • Frank Tashlin
  • Writers
    • Alex Gottlieb
    • Steve Fisher
    • Frank Tashlin
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • Anne Francis
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank Tashlin
    • Writers
      • Alex Gottlieb
      • Steve Fisher
      • Frank Tashlin
    • Stars
      • Dick Powell
      • Debbie Reynolds
      • Anne Francis
    • 49User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 nominations total

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    Dick Powell
    Dick Powell
    • Mark Christopher
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Susan Beaurgard Landis
    Anne Francis
    Anne Francis
    • Isabella Alexander
    Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell
    • Maude Snodgrass
    Alvy Moore
    Alvy Moore
    • Virgil - Mark's Gofer
    Horace McMahon
    Horace McMahon
    • Sergeant Monty Maizel
    Herb Vigran
    Herb Vigran
    • Sergeant Sam Hanlon
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Harvey Butterworth - Mark's Lawyer
    Mara Lane
    Mara Lane
    • Marilyn - Mark's Neighbor
    Rita Johnson
    Rita Johnson
    • Dr. Rawley - Harvey's Shrink
    Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman
    • Georgette - Mark's Maid
    Lela Bliss
    Lela Bliss
    • Woman in Elevator
    • (uncredited)
    Daws Butler
    Daws Butler
    • Actor on TV
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Ken Carpenter
    • Oscar Narrator
    • (uncredited)
    Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby
    • Coffee Shop Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    June Foray
    June Foray
    • Actress on TV
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Rudy Germane
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Art Gilmore
    Art Gilmore
    • The Oscar
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank Tashlin
    • Writers
      • Alex Gottlieb
      • Steve Fisher
      • Frank Tashlin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Debbie Reynolds liked the film, later stating "that little comedy made $5,500,000, pulled RKO out of the red and then Howard Hughes sold the studio".
    • Goofs
      When Isabella confronts new bride Susan in her bedroom, a part of the camera setup and a crew member's arm are visible in the mirror.
    • Quotes

      Mark Christopher: You know, I've forgotten what 17-year-old emotional kids are like. I've been going out with middle-aged women--20, 21...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Violent Years (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Susan Slept Here
      (uncredited)
      Written by Jack Lawrence
      Sung over the opening credits by a chorus

    User reviews49

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    Delightful Movie to Watch Christmas Eve--Even if dated today

    Yet another Frank Tashlin (a former cartoonist) farce, set in LA on Christmas Eve with juvenile delinquent Debbie Reynolds (as perky and as cute as ever) consigned to old Oscar-winner Dick Powell--with the late Alvy Moore as his kookie sidekick, Virgil. Dated now with early 1950s song and look (dig that crazy sports car Powell drives), "real nervous" dialogue, etc. but something still comfy and fun about it--especially to watch on Christmas Eve. Look for great cameo at end by Red Skelton. Oh yes, and *I* like dill pickles and peanut butter!!
    • paluska
    • Jan 1, 2000
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    • Release date
      • October 21, 1954 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • HBOMAX
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine Nacht mit Susanne
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Harriet Parsons Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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