The Tender Trap
Seen it?1955 | 111 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
A young actress flirts demurely with a swinging Manhattan bachelor who thinks he has it made.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Walters
- Frank SinatraCharlie Y. Reader
- Debbie ReynoldsJulie Gillis
- David WayneJoe McCall
- Celeste HolmSylvia Crewes
- Jarma LewisJessica
- Lola AlbrightPoppy
- Carolyn JonesHelen
- Howard St. JohnMr. Sayers
- Joey FayeSol Z. Steiner
- Tom HelmoreMr. Loughran