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Les Girls

Seen it?

1957 | 114 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved High Society or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

After writing a tell-all book about her days in the dance troupe "Barry Nichols and Les Girls", Sybil Wren is sued for libeling her fellow dancer Angele. A Rashômon style narrative presents the story from three points of view where Sybil accuses Angele of having an affair with Barry, while Angele insists that it was actually Sybil who was having the affair. Finally, Barry gives his side of the story.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Cukor

  • Gene KellyBarry Nichols
  • Mitzi GaynorJoanne Henderson
  • Kay KendallLady Sybil Wren
  • Taina ElgAngèle Ducros
  • Jacques BergeracPierre Ducros
  • Leslie PhillipsSir Gerald Wren
  • Henry DaniellJudge
  • Patrick MacneeSir Percy
  • Stephen VercoeMr. Outward
  • Philip TongeAssociate Judge