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Les Girls 1957

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Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Director
George Cukor
Networks
Sol C. Siegel Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 NR ComedyMusicRomance Released
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What is Les Girls?

Les Girls is a 1957 comedy, music, and romance film directed by George Cukor, starring Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Kay Kendall, Taina Elg, and Jacques Bergerac. The story follows Sybil Wren after she writes a biographical book about her time in the dance troupe Barry Nichols and Les Girls, leading to a libel lawsuit from her fellow dancer Angele.

Type
Film
Year
1957
Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Release date
Oct 3, 1957
Studios
Sol C. Siegel Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
Episode runtime
~114 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Sol C. Siegel Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Les Girls is a 1957 comedy, music, and romance film directed by George Cukor, starring Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Kay Kendall, Taina Elg, and Jacques Bergerac. The story follows Sybil Wren after she writes a biographical book about her time in the dance troupe Barry Nichols and Les Girls, leading to a libel lawsuit from her fellow dancer Angele.

The film utilizes a Rashomon-style narrative structure, presenting the events from three distinct points of view. Sybil accuses Angele of having an affair with Barry, Angele counters that Sybil was the one having the affair, and Barry finally offers his own side of the story.

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Should you watch it?

“A tell-all book about a former dance troupe sparks a dueling, Rashomon-style courtroom libel battle.”

Reasons to watch
  • It features a unique Rashomon-style narrative told from three differing points of view.
  • The plot centers on a dramatic libel lawsuit stemming from a tell-all biographical book.
  • It showcases the history of the dance troupe Barry Nichols and Les Girls.
Keep in mind
  • The conflicting accounts from multiple characters might not appeal to viewers looking for a straightforward linear plot.

Watch it if you enjoy multi-perspective stories where characters present conflicting versions of the same events.

The film runs for one hour and fifty-four minutes, combining comedy, music, and romance genres.

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Where to stream Les Girls?

Streaming availability can be checked on platforms listing current movie streaming options such as TMDB.

Is Les Girls worth watching?

It is worth watching for its engaging Rashomon-style narrative that explores conflicting viewpoints of a past scandal.

What is the runtime or duration?

The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-four minutes.

What are the essential plot elements?

Essential plot elements include a tell-all book, a libel lawsuit, a dance troupe history, and three conflicting perspectives from Sybil, Angele, and Barry.

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