Susan Slept Here

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.

Directed by Frank Tashlin

Top cast

Dick Powell

Mark Christopher

Debbie Reynolds

Susan Beaurgard Landis

Anne Francis

Isabella Alexander

Glenda Farrell

Maude Snodgrass

Alvy Moore

Virgil

Horace McMahon

Sergeant Monty Maizel

Herb Vigran

Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Les Tremayne

Harvey Butterworth

Mara Lane

Marilyn

Rita Johnson

Dr. Rawley

Maidie Norman

Georgette

Ellen Corby

Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)

Louella Parsons

Telephone Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)

Red Skelton

Oswald from North Dakota (uncredited)

Lela Bliss

Intoxicated Woman in Elevator (uncredited)

Oliver Blake

Motel Manager (uncredited)

Benny Rubin

Sylvester (uncredited)

June Foray

Actress on TV (voice) (uncredited)

B

Brick Sullivan

Cabbie (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

Oscar (voice) (uncredited)

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