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    Susan Slept Here 1954 POSTER

    Susan Slept Here

    1954

    English

    6.4

    5

    43%

    58%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    christmas

    Comedy

    Drama

    Romance

    screenwriter

    writer's block

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Ellen Corby Ellen Corby as Coffee Shop Waitress Maidie Norman Maidie Norman as Georgette, Mark's Maid Les Tremayne Les Tremayne as Harvey Butterworth, Mark's Lawyer Horace McMahon Horace McMahon as Sergeant Monty Maizel
    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.
    Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957 POSTER

    Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

    1957

    English

    6.9

    3

    88%

    74%

    Action

    advertising expert

    ambition

    Comedy

    engagement

    marketing

    Romance

    satire

    social satire

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Mack Williams Mack Williams as Hotel Doorman John Williams John Williams as Irving La Salle Jr. Robert Adler Robert Adler as Mailman Jayne Mansfield Jayne Mansfield as Rita Marlowe
    To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be her lover.
    The Girl Can't Help It 1956 POSTER

    The Girl Can't Help It

    1956

    English

    6.8

    7

    82%

    69%

    Action

    blonde

    broken engagement

    Comedy

    engagement

    gangster

    Music

    pre-code

    satire

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Barry Gordon Barry Gordon as Barry the Paperboy Juanita Moore Juanita Moore as Hilda Jayne Mansfield Jayne Mansfield as Jerri Jordan Tom Ewell Tom Ewell as Tom Miller
    A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.
    The Man from the Diners' Club 1963 POSTER

    The Man from the Diners' Club

    1963

    English

    6.1

    5

    43%

    43%

    Action

    Comedy

    gangster

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Bernie Kopell Bernie Kopell as Comet Messenger Telly Savalas Telly Savalas as Foots Pulardos Martha Hyer Martha Hyer as Lucy Henry Beckman Henry Beckman as Policeman
    Meek credit card company clerk Ernest Klenk is feeling the pressure of demanding coworkers, new computers, and an upcoming wedding. This stress leads to a big mistake -- the accidental approval of a credit card for mobster Foots Pulardos, who is planning to flee to Mexico with his girlfriend, Sugar Pye, to avoid criminal charges. When Klenk tries to fix his mix-up, he gets dangerously involved in Foots' scheme.
    Hollywood or Bust 1956 POSTER

    Hollywood or Bust

    1956

    English

    6.4

    12

    80%

    62%

    Action

    Comedy

    cross country trip

    Musical

    singing

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Ben Welden Ben Welden as Boss Willard Waterman Willard Waterman as Manager Neville Hal Taggart Hal Taggart as Man at Movie Premiere Valerie Allen Valerie Allen as Undetermined Secondary Role
    The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...
    Cinderfella 1960 POSTER

    Cinderfella

    1960

    English

    5.9

    9

    50%

    66%

    Comedy

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    Musical

    Romance

    stepmother

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Milton Frome Milton Frome as Butler Barry Gordon Barry Gordon as Fella at Age 11 Norman Leavitt Norman Leavitt as Gold Chauffeur Anna Maria Alberghetti Anna Maria Alberghetti as Princess Charming
    When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
    The Glass Bottom Boat 1966 POSTER

    The Glass Bottom Boat

    1966

    English

    6.4

    13

    67%

    73%

    Action

    aerospace

    california

    Comedy

    glass bottom boat

    Romance

    spy

    widow

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Rod Taylor Rod Taylor as Bruce Templeton Paul Lynde Paul Lynde as Homer Cripps Doris Day Doris Day as Jennifer Nelson John Dennis John Dennis as Policeman
    Bruce, the owner of an aerospace company, is infatuated with Jennifer and hires her to be his biographer so that he can be near her and win her affections. Is she actually a Russian spy trying to obtain aerospace secrets?
    Who's Minding the Store? 1963 POSTER

    Who's Minding the Store?

    1963

    English

    6.7

    14

    57%

    65%

    Action

    chaos

    Comedy

    department store

    romance

    slapstick

    slapstick comedy

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Jill St. John Jill St. John as Barbara Tuttle Barbara Pepper Barbara Pepper as Customer at Bargain Sale Ray Walston Ray Walston as Mr. Quimby Agnes Moorehead Agnes Moorehead as Mrs. Phoebe Tuttle
    Jerry Lewis plays Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, who doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?
    It's Only Money 1962 POSTER

    It's Only Money

    1962

    English

    6.3

    5

    62%

    62%

    butler

    Comedy

    heir

    Mystery

    tv repair man

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Murray Alper Murray Alper as 2nd Cop on Pier Julie Parrish Julie Parrish as Bridalshop Saleslady Barbara Pepper Barbara Pepper as Fisherwoman Francine York Francine York as Sexy Girl
    Lester is a clumsy and awkward TV repair man who is nevertheless gifted technically. In helping out a friend, he is drawn into a mystery involving a missing heir in a rich family. He begins to notice little things, like how much those family portraits look like him. Surely..no..he can't be...can he ?
    Son of Paleface 1952 POSTER

    Son of Paleface

    1952

    English

    6.8

    6

    91%

    80%

    Comedy

    gold

    sequel

    shootout

    Western

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan as Doc Lovejoy Bob Hope Bob Hope as Peter Potter Jr. Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille as Sheriff McIntyre Jack Kenny Jack Kenny as Townsman
    Peter Potter Jr. returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found.
    The Lieutenant Wore Skirts 1956 POSTER

    The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

    1956

    English

    5.9

    4

    80%

    12%

    air force

    Comedy

    lieutenant

    skirt

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Tom Ewell Tom Ewell as Gregory Whitcomb Sheree North Sheree North as Lt. Katy Whitcomb Gregory Walcott Gregory Walcott as Lt. Sweeney Ron Nyman Ron Nyman as Recruit in Line
    TV writer Greg Whitcomb did his military service heroically but now has settled into everyday life with a young wife, Katy. A letter from the war department arrives that Katy believes is calling Greg back to active duty from the Air Force reserve, but she hides it during a party celebrating their wedding anniversary.
    Rock-a-Bye Baby 1958 POSTER

    Rock-a-Bye Baby

    1958

    English

    6.6

    16

    63%

    82%

    Action

    Comedy

    movie star

    Musical

    triplet

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn Maxwell as Carla Naples Jack Benny Jack Benny as Carlos, the matador Barbara Pepper Barbara Pepper as Mrs. Oberholt Mary Treen Mary Treen as Nurse
    An average television repairman must care for the newborn triplets of his former hometown sweetheart—now a famous movie star—so her career will not suffer.
    The Geisha Boy 1958 POSTER

    The Geisha Boy

    1958

    English

    6.4

    4

    66%

    66%

    Comedy

    geisha

    magician

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley as GI in Korea Murray Alper Murray Alper as GI in Korea Barton MacLane Barton MacLane as Maj. Ridgley Suzanne Pleshette Suzanne Pleshette as Sgt. Pearson
    Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
    Artists and Models 1955 POSTER

    Artists and Models

    1955

    English

    6.4

    15

    85%

    76%

    buddy

    Comedy

    male friendship

    musical

    Musical

    painting

    Romance

    roommate

    roommates

    Frank Tashlin Frank Tashlin Director Carleton Young Carleton Young as Col. Drury Betty Lynn Betty Lynn as Dancer Charles Evans Charles Evans as Gen. Traynor Georgia Holt Georgia Holt as Model
    A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
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