The Girl Can't Help It
Seen it?1956 | 98 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Help!, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Tashlin
- Tom EwellTom Miller
- Jayne MansfieldJerri Jordan
- Edmond O'BrienMarty 'Fats' Murdock
- Henry JonesMousie
- Julie LondonHerself
- Barry GordonBarry the Paperboy
- Ray AnthonyHimself
- John EmeryWheeler
- Juanita MooreHilda
- Fats DominoHimself