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Un gangster assume un addetto stampa squattrinato per trasformare la sua svampita fidanzata in una star del canto.Un gangster assume un addetto stampa squattrinato per trasformare la sua svampita fidanzata in una star del canto.Un gangster assume un addetto stampa squattrinato per trasformare la sua svampita fidanzata in una star del canto.
- Premi
- 1 vittoria e 1 candidatura
Little Richard and His Band
- Themselves
- (as Little Richard and his Band)
Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
- Themselves
- (as Gene Vincent and his Blue Caps)
Trama
Lo sapevi?
- QuizAccording to Paul McCartney, he and John Lennon were underage when the film was released, and sneaked into the theater by wearing fake mustaches to make themselves look older. The movie is one of their earlier musical influences. (This charming story, though much-circulated, is almost certainly untrue. The film did not carry an 'X' certificate, which would have prohibited it to anyone under the age of 16, and, in any case, Lennon was well past that age by the time the film opened in Britain).
- BlooperIn Toby Miller's commentary in the 2006 DVD release of "The Girl Can't Help It", he erroneously says that Little Richard is singing "The Girl Can't Help It" in his appearance with his band in the nightclub scene. Little Richard is in fact singing his hit titled "Ready Teddy" in that scene.
...and follows it up with a shortened version of the title track.
- Citazioni
Tom Miller: You don't want a career?
Jerri Jordan: I just want to be a wife. Have kids. But everyone figures me for a sexpot! No one thinks I'm equipped for motherhood!
- Versioni alternativeA black and white print of the film has also been shown on television.
- ConnessioniFeatured in The South Bank Show: Little Richard (1985)
Recensione in evidenza
"The Girl Can't Help It" is a cute little film--though not quite as funny and memorable as Jayne Mansfield's followup film, "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?". But like this followup, "The Girl Can't Help It" works because it never takes its self seriously and it's a good fit for the talents of Miss Mansfield--and is well worth your time.
The film begins with Tom Ewell being approached by an ex-gangster played by Edmund O'Brien. O'Brien wants this agent to represent his girlfriend (Mansfield)--a lady he swears is talented. However, what her talent is isn't readily apparent--except for her extreme sexiness. At this point, the best portion of the film occurs--when you hear the Little Richard song "The Girl Can't Help It". You see Jayne walking down the street--and the crazy reaction she gets from guys is really, really funny. However, while IMDb says that the milkman is played by Phil Silvers in this scene, it is NOT. I have seen this bit actor in many films though his name escapes me--I just know he's not Silvers (plus he's too skinny). So will Ewell manage to maker her a star? Or will the VERY jealous O'Brien have to put a hurt on him--as he's inclined to think that other guys are trying to muscle in on his girl.
This is a lightweight comedy and would be worth seeing just for that reason. However, the film also includes lots of great cameos by various early rock 'n roll groups--a WONDERFUL bonus. For example, you'll see the Platters, Little Richard and Fats Domino! Clever writing, great music and fun. If only Mansfield had made more films like this one.
The film begins with Tom Ewell being approached by an ex-gangster played by Edmund O'Brien. O'Brien wants this agent to represent his girlfriend (Mansfield)--a lady he swears is talented. However, what her talent is isn't readily apparent--except for her extreme sexiness. At this point, the best portion of the film occurs--when you hear the Little Richard song "The Girl Can't Help It". You see Jayne walking down the street--and the crazy reaction she gets from guys is really, really funny. However, while IMDb says that the milkman is played by Phil Silvers in this scene, it is NOT. I have seen this bit actor in many films though his name escapes me--I just know he's not Silvers (plus he's too skinny). So will Ewell manage to maker her a star? Or will the VERY jealous O'Brien have to put a hurt on him--as he's inclined to think that other guys are trying to muscle in on his girl.
This is a lightweight comedy and would be worth seeing just for that reason. However, the film also includes lots of great cameos by various early rock 'n roll groups--a WONDERFUL bonus. For example, you'll see the Platters, Little Richard and Fats Domino! Clever writing, great music and fun. If only Mansfield had made more films like this one.
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- 12 ago 2012
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- Data di uscita
- Paese di origine
- Lingua
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- The Girl Can't Help It
- Luoghi delle riprese
- Westward Beach - Westward Beach Road, Malibu, California, Stati Uniti(Jerri and Tom picnic on the beach)
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- Tempo di esecuzione1 ora 38 minuti
- Proporzioni
- 2.35 : 1
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