---
title: "What's a Nice Girl Like You...?"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/what-s-a-nice-girl-like-you-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 252890
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 73
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# What's a Nice Girl Like You...? (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/what-s-a-nice-girl-like-you-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

What's a Nice Girl Like You...? is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Crime, Comedy, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Universal Television, ABC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Bronx worker is forced to impersonate a rich socialite after a daring kidnapping."

### Why Watch
- Kidnap‑con plot adds intrigue
- Mixes crime with comedic moments
- Features veteran actors like Jack Warden and Roddy McDowall

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV‑movie production values may feel modest
- Period-specific style can feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: Features kidnapping and extortion themes presented in a comedic tone, suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, caper, 1970s, tv-movie

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jerry Paris
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Television, ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brenda Vaccaro** as *Shirley Campbel*
- **Jack Warden** as *Lt. Joe Burton*
- **Roddy McDowall** as *Albert Soames*
- **Jo Anne Worley** as *Cynthia*
- **Edmond O'Brien** as *Morton Stillman*
- **Vincent Price** as *William Spevin*
- **Morgan Sterne** as *Adam Newman*
- **Michael Lerner** as *Fats Detroit*
- **Gino Conforti** as *Selzer*
- **Arthur Batanides** as *Flint*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jerry Paris.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on E.V. Cunningham's novel "Shirley."

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on December 18, 1971.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a crime comedy TV movie.

### Q: Who are some of the principal cast members?
The cast includes Brenda Vaccarová, Jack Warden, Roddy McDowall, Jo Anne Worleyová, and Edmond O'Brien.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [What's a Nice Girl Like You...? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/252890)
- [What's a Nice Girl like You... - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_a_Nice_Girl_like_You...%3F)
- [What's a Nice Girl Like You... (1971) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/21701-what-s-a-nice-girl-like-you/prehled/)
- [What's a Nice Girl Like You... (1971)](https://www.sms.cz/film/what-s-a-nice-girl-like-you-1971)
- [What's a Nice Girl Like You... 65% (1971) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/204023-whats-a-nice-girl-like-you)

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