Les Girls
1957 · Movie · NR · 114 min · ★ 6.4 · 84% critics
A former dancer’s memoir sparks a libel trial, sending a judge through clashing memories of life inside a glamorous touring troupe. As each witness tells a different version of the same romantic scandal, the film turns into a playful mystery about truth, jealousy, and performance.
Also known as Cole Porter's Les Girls
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Details
- Years
- 1957
- Release date
- 1957-10-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (60 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like classic musicals with sharp humor, glamorous style, and a clever multiple-perspective story in the spirit of Funny Face or Silk Stockings; Not for you if you want nonstop songs and dancing.
Pros: witty courtroom setup; hilarious performances; elegant costumes | Cons: few musical numbers; uneven pacing; romance feels cool
Themes
- musical
- extramarital affair
- libel
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1958
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1958 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1958 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1958 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gene Kelly
as Barry Nichols
Mitzi Gaynor
as Joanne Henderson
Kay Kendall
as Lady Sybil Wren
Taina Elg
as Angèle Ducros
Jacques Bergerac
as Pierre Ducros
Leslie Phillips
as Sir Gerald Wren
Henry Daniell
as Judge
Patrick Macnee
as Sir Percy
- SV
Stephen Vercoe
as Mr. Outward
Philip Tonge
as Associate Judge
Directed by George Cukor