Give a Girl a Break

When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.

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  Marge Champion

  Madelyn Corlane
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  Gower Champion

  Ted Sturgis
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  Debbie Reynolds

  Suzy Doolittle
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  Dolly Sharp

  Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)
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  Bob Fosse

  Bob Dowdy
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  Kurt Kasznar

  Leo Belney
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  Richard Anderson

  Burton Bradshaw
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  William Ching

  Anson Prichett
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  Lurene Tuttle

  Mrs. Doolittle
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  Larry Keating

  Felix Jordan