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Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Leigh HarlineOriginal Music Composer
- Frank TashlinDirector
- Alex GottliebWriter
Cast
- Dick PowellMark Christopher
- Debbie ReynoldsSusan Beaurgard Landis
- Anne FrancisIsabella Alexander
- Glenda FarrellMaude Snodgrass
- Alvy MooreVirgil
- Horace McMahonSergeant Monty Maizel
- Herb VigranSergeant Sam Hanlon
- Les TremayneHarvey Butterworth
- Mara LaneMarilyn
- Rita JohnsonDr. Rawley
- Maidie NormanGeorgette
- Ellen CorbyCoffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)