This article details where the 1953 film ‘Give a Girl a Break’ was filmed, who was in it, and other interesting information about the making of the movie. The film was directed by Stanley Donen and stars Marge Champion, Gower Champion, and Debbie Reynolds. It’s a musical comedy where Broadway choreographer Ted Sturgis holds auditions for a new musical. Learning more about the movie brings up intriguing perspectives of its production.
Where it Filmed?
Give a Girl a Break’ was filmed at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, located at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., in Culver City, California, USA. The filming process took place over several months, starting in October 1952 and finishing in December of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marge Champion | Madelyn Corlane |
| Gower Champion | Ted Sturgis |
| Debbie Reynolds | Suzy Doolittle |
| Helen Wood | Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss |
| Bob Fosse | Bob Dowdy |
| Kurt Kasznar | Leo Belney |
| Richard Anderson | Burton Bradshaw |
| William Ching | Anson Prichett |
| Lurene Tuttle | Mrs. Doolittle |
| Larry Keating | Felix Jordan |
| Donna Martell | Janet Hallson |
| Dorothy Abbott | Chorine (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Ames | Joe (uncredited) |
| Jerry Antes | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Brandon Beach | Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Margaret Bert | Fanny (uncredited) |
| Wanda Jay Bieber | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Donia Bussey | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Emilie Cabanne | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| John Call | Mr. Doolittle (uncredited) |
| George Chakiris | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Helen Chapman | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sonia Charsky | Margot (uncredited) |
| Ruth Clifford | Madelyn’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Cott | Assistant Director (uncredited) |
| Carli Elinor | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| James Farrar | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Mary Foran | Singer (uncredited) |
| Inez Gorman | Miss Leslie (uncredited) |
| Jane Howard | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Diana Howe | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Eileen Howe | Model (uncredited) |
| Duke Johnson | Juggler (uncredited) |
| Harry C. Johnson | Juggler (uncredited) |
| Donna Kaye | Contortionist (uncredited) |
| Jan Kayne | Girl in Subway (uncredited) |
| Colin Kenny | Man Leaving Bar (uncredited) |
| Noelle Kent | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| June Lyden | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Archer MacDonald | Peter (uncredited) |
| Svetlana McLee | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Teresa Mitchell | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Ralph Montgomery | Dresser (uncredited) |
| Troy Patterson | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sam Pierce | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Shirley Powell | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Erin Selwyn | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Sandra Spence | Girl in Lavish Apartment (uncredited) |
| Cy Stevens | Writer (uncredited) |
| Sandra Stone | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Beverly Thompson | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Marjorie Wood | Mme. Cerette (uncredited) |
| Wilson Wood | Dog Trainer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Even though Stanley Donen and Gower Champion are credited for the musical staging, Bob Fosse insisted on choreographing his own dance scenes.
- There’s a mistake in the movie where the theater marquee on opening night reads “Felix Jordan’s New Review”. It should have been “New Revue”.
- The film was featured in the 1985 movie ‘That’s Dancing!’.
- The film had a budget of around $1,200,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0177219
- Longitude: -118.4010554
- Place ID: ChIJdz_a2y66woARft2-DvNq-K4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
