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Overview
A musical comedy based on several Damon Runyon short stories. When a bookie on the run, Robert 'Numbers' Foster, falls for a pretty country songbird, Emily Ann Stackerlee , he'll do anything to help her make it big -- including a stint in jail to pay for his crimes. But will the tough guy's sacrifice of the heart pay off when it comes to his girlfriend's singing career?
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Release Date
- November 14, 1952
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Cast

Mitzi Gaynor
Emily Ann Stackerlee

Scott Brady
Robert 'Numbers' Foster

Mitzi Green
'52nd Tessie' Sammis

Marguerite Chapman
Yvonne Dugan

Michael O'Shea
Inspector McNamara

Wally Vernon
Harry 'Poorly' Sammis

Henry Slate
Dave the Dude

George E. Stone
Ropes McGonigle

Richard Allan
Curtaintime Charlie

Edwin Max
Lookout Louie Larchment