Ladies of the Chorus

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Marilyn Monroe, Rand Brooks, and Adele Jergens in Ladies of the Chorus (1948)

A chorus girl falls in love with a wealthy young man, but their relationship is jeopardized by her mother's fears about the reaction of his family.A chorus girl falls in love with a wealthy young man, but their relationship is jeopardized by her mother's fears about the reaction of his family.A chorus girl falls in love with a wealthy young man, but their relationship is jeopardized by her mother's fears about the reaction of his family.

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6.1/10

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Adele Jergens

Mae Martin

Marilyn Monroe

Peggy Martin

Rand Brooks

Randy Carroll

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Adele Carroll

Eddie Garr

Billy Mackay

Steven Geray

Salisbury

The Bobby True Trio

Trio Musicians

Dave Barry

Ripple the Decorator
(uncredited)

Gladys Blake

Flower Shop Girl
(uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Audience Member
(uncredited)

Paul E. Burns

Mr. Craig - Stage Doorman
(uncredited)

Robert Clarke

Peter Winthrop
(uncredited)

James Conaty

Party Guest
(uncredited)

Oliver Cross

Party Guest
(uncredited)

Jay Eaton

Party Guest
(uncredited)

Bill Edwards

Alan Wakely - Mae's Ex-husband
(uncredited)

Ella Ethridge

Party Guest
(uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

Burlesque Show Spectator
(uncredited)

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Trivia
When the film was re-released in November 1952, Columbia redesigned the opening title credits with the name of Marilyn Monroe over the title, and the name of Adele Jergens, who originally had top billing, moved to the head of the supporting cast; this is the version that was shown on Turner Classic Movies.

Goofs
In a flashback that takes place more than twenty years earlier, the women's hairstyles and clothes are those of 1948.

Quotes
Chorus Girl #3: He says to me, "I'd like to see your show, baby, how about a couple of passes?"
Chorus Girl #2: The nerve!
Chorus Girl #1: And the guys I go out with don't want passes. They just make 'em.
Chorus Girl #3: Speaking of passes, I've been knocking down so many lately, I feel like an All-American.

Connections
Edited into Okinawa (1952)

Soundtracks
Ubangi Love Song
Written by Buck Ram
Performed by The Bobby True Trio

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6/10

It's really OK to be a dancer

The plot explores the idea of being accepted as a chorus girl. Will the upper class set acknowledge such a lowlife species? The story is trivial but holds an interest as Marilyn Monroe (Peggy) carries herself well in one of her early entries. Thankfully, we see her deliver her lines without that irritating baby-talk that became her trademark. She talks properly in this film! So, it's a treasure if only for that.

There is a good segment where Adele Jurgens (Mae) shows off some dance moves – probably the best moment of the film. The music is OK, Marilyn Monroe sings a couple of songs, but nothing too special.

The flimsy story wraps itself up over the course of an hour, but we watch it for Marilyn Monroe.