
Susan Slept Here
1954 · Movie · NR · 98 min · ★ 6.1
On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.
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Details
- Years
- 1954
- Release date
- 1954-07-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 98 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (31 votes)
Themes
- screenwriter
- writer's block
- based on play or musical
- christmas
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1955 · nominated
Cast & crew

Dick Powell
as Mark Christopher

Debbie Reynolds
as Susan Beaurgard Landis

Anne Francis
as Isabella Alexander

Glenda Farrell
as Maude Snodgrass

Alvy Moore
as Virgil

Horace McMahon
as Sergeant Monty Maizel

Herb Vigran
as Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Les Tremayne
as Harvey Butterworth

Mara Lane
as Marilyn

Rita Johnson
as Dr. Rawley
Directed by Frank Tashlin