Which one of an international quartette of beauties will replace Universal's glamour star in an upcoming Biblical epic?Which one of an international quartette of beauties will replace Universal's glamour star in an upcoming Biblical epic?Which one of an international quartette of beauties will replace Universal's glamour star in an upcoming Biblical epic?
Marianne Koch
- Ina Schiller
- (as Marianne Cook)
Irene Windust
- Mildred Purdy
- (as Irene Corlett)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe temperamental movie star Rita Holloway (Helene Stanton) is seen only from behind.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Broadway by Light (1958)
- SoundtracksRhapsody for Four Girls
Music by Alex North
Piano soloist: André Previn (uncredited)
Orchestrated by Henry Mancini (uncredited)
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Rita Holloway, the temperamental actor, always seen from behind wants a 50% cut for being the lead in a film made by a film studio. The film is being made by Universal Studios in the mid-1950's and the producers fight against her wishes and look for a woman to replace her. End of logic. The studio travels around Europe bringing Marianne Koch from Austria; Elsa Martinelli from Italy; Gia Scala from France and only Julie Adams from America. Why they go so far afield is never really explained and George Nader has to find the right actor for the part. The casting couch is hilariously not mentioned despite the fact that each woman has an ardent admirer. One of the failed choices goes off to Las Vegas for the fun of it with Grant Williams an actor in reality who was being gently pushed out of Universal Studios himself. No more spoilers. ' Four Girls in Town ' starts with a great film score composed by Alex North, and it sets off the momentum which does not let up. This is a ' lost ' film to be found on YouTube and it is not in its original Cinemascope. Despite the sad fact that few people know much about these actors in 2024 it should be restored. In its own way it is examining Hollywood practices of the time and most of the acting is very good. Sydney Chaplin and Marianne Koch are exceptionally fine in their roles, and Elsa Martinelli is a joy to watch. Even the words ' The End ' are hilariously placed, and when it comes down to it it is all about Rita Holloway. A fun film with serious aspects; not least the loss in Hollywood of most of its actors.
- jromanbaker
- May 15, 2024
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- 4 Girls in Town
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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