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The Girl Can't Help It

19561h 38mFrank Tashlin
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 84%

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"BABY, IT'S THE GREATEST!"

A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.

ComedyMusic
Broken EngagementGangsterSatireBlondeEngagementCanceled WeddingSex ComedyMusic ManagerSatiricalMusic Industry

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Girl Can't Help It (1956) about?

A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.

Who stars in The Girl Can't Help It?

The Girl Can't Help It stars Tom Ewell (Tom Miller), Jayne Mansfield (Jerri Jordan), Edmond O'Brien (Marty 'Fats' Murdock), Henry Jones (Mousie), Julie London (Herself). The film was directed by Frank Tashlin.

How long is The Girl Can't Help It?

The Girl Can't Help It has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956.

Is The Girl Can't Help It worth watching?

The Girl Can't Help It holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Comedy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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