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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle

196729mLothar Wolff
IMDb 5.4

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In New York City, a relationship is threatened when a young man discovers he's caught syphilis from a tryst with a waitress named Ellie. This threatens his relationship with a new girl. Film critic Amy Taubin co-stars as the new girl who gets the bad news. The director is apparently the same man who edited Fritz Lang's The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.

Drama
New York CityCollegeSex EducationDoctorSyphilisSexually Transmitted DiseaseCollege Student

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What is Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle (1967) about?

In New York City, a relationship is threatened when a young man discovers he's caught syphilis from a tryst with a waitress named Ellie. This threatens his relationship with a new girl. Film critic Amy Taubin co-stars as the new girl who gets the bad news. The director is apparently the same man who edited Fritz Lang's The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.

Who stars in Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle?

Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle stars John Pleshette (Bruce), Amy Taubin (Laura), Lynne Lipton (Ellie Barnes), David Cummins (Ben Miller). The film was directed by Lothar Wolff.

How long is Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle?

Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle has a runtime of 29 min and premiered in 1967.

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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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