Die ist nicht von gestern
Der korrupte Millionär und Müllmagnat Harry Brock lebt mit dem blonden Dummchen Billie Dawn, ein ehemaliges Chorus Girl, und hat genug von ihrer Einfalt. Er engagiert den Zeitungsreporter Paul Verrall, ihr Benehmen zu verfeinern, damit sie "präsentabel" wird. Schneller als gedacht, entwickelt sich Billie zur cleveren Frau, die die Machenschaften ihres grobschlächtigen Geliebten aufdeckt und mit dem liberalen Zeitungsmann das Weite sucht, nicht ohne Brock vorher eine Lektion zu verpassen.
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Judy Holliday
Billie Dawn
Broderick Crawford
Harry Brock
William Holden
Paul Verrall
Howard St. John
Jim Devery
Frank Otto
Eddie
Larry Oliver
Congressman Norval Hedges
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Hedges
Grandon Rhodes
Sanborn
Claire Carleton
Helen
Chet Brandenburg
Hotel Worker (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Policeman (uncredited)
Helen Eby-Rock
Manicurist (uncredited)
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Alle auf TMDB ansehenPossibly the most endearing "dumb blonde" ever? Judy Holliday rightly won the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of dumb blonde kept woman Billie Dawn, a role she successfully played on Broadway in the stage show production. Yet to only mention her would be doing a disservice to the films other strengths as it has many to justify it being labelled a classic of its time. Billie Dawn is the …
Intelligent script and a very funny movie, a true classic with a perfect cast. Judy Holliday steals the show, and both Crawford and Holden are at the top of their game. You will not be disappointed!
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