Susan Slept Here
She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!
1954 · 1h 38m · APPROVED
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Frank Tashlin
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Susan Slept Here
Overview
On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.
Director and cast
- Frank Tashlin Director
- Dick Powell as Mark Christopher
- Debbie Reynolds as Susan Beaurgard Landis
- Anne Francis as Isabella Alexander
- Glenda Farrell as Maude Snodgrass
- Alvy Moore as Virgil, Mark's Gofer
- Horace McMahon as Sergeant Monty Maizel
- Herb Vigran as Sergeant Sam Hanlon
- Les Tremayne as Harvey Butterworth, Mark's Lawyer
- Mara Lane Cast
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