---
title: "Pretty Maids All in a Row"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pretty-maids-all-in-a-row-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 69321
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pretty-maids-all-in-a-row-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pretty Maids All in a Row is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Female students at a high school are targeted by an unknown serial killer."

### Why Watch
- features a mix of comedy, crime, mystery, and thriller elements
- explores high school dynamics and hidden affairs

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves dark themes regarding a serial killer
- features complex personal entanglements
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark crime and thriller elements combined with comedic tones.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pretty-maids-all-in-a-row-1971#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roger Vadim
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rock Hudson** as *Michael 'Tiger' McDrew*
- **Angie Dickinson** as *Miss Betty Smith*
- **Telly Savalas** as *Captain Sam Surcher*
- **John David Carson** as *Ponce de Leon Harper*
- **Roddy McDowall** as *Mr. Proffer*
- **Keenan Wynn** as *Chief John Poldaski*
- **James Doohan** as *Follo*
- **William Campbell** as *Grady*
- **Susan Tolsky** as *Miss Harriet Craymire*
- **Barbara Leigh** as *Jean McDrew*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1971.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It spans comedy, crime, mystery, and thriller genres.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story is set at Oceanfront High School.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: Who is targeting the female students?
The female students are targeted by an unknown serial killer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pretty Maids All in a Row — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/69321)

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