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Susan Slept Here

1954 · 98 min

A frothy, fast-talking Technicolor romp that charms with its cheeky premise and lively banter, though modern viewers may squirm at the age gap.

Tagline
She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!
Overview
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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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • identity
  • family
  • class
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour7
Realism4
Romance7
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
comedy, drama
Directed by
Frank Tashlin
Written by
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Starring
Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis, Glenda Farrell, Alvy Moore, Horace McMahon, Herb Vigran, Les Tremayne
Music
Leigh Harline
Cinematography
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Runtime
98 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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