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Feature film — 1954

Susan Slept Here (1954)

6.11h 38mComedy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 32 votes.

RKO Radio Pictures / Harriet Parsons Productions

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Director: Frank Tashlin

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Cast & crew

Dick Powell as Mark Christopher

Dick Powell

Mark Christopher

Debbie Reynolds as Susan Beaurgard Landis

Debbie Reynolds

Susan Beaurgard Landis

Anne Francis as Isabella Alexander

Anne Francis

Isabella Alexander

Glenda Farrell as Maude Snodgrass

Glenda Farrell

Maude Snodgrass

Alvy Moore as Virgil

Alvy Moore

Virgil

Horace McMahon as Sergeant Monty Maizel

Horace McMahon

Sergeant Monty Maizel

Herb Vigran as Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Herb Vigran

Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Les Tremayne as Harvey Butterworth

Les Tremayne

Harvey Butterworth

Mara Lane as Marilyn

Mara Lane

Marilyn

Rita Johnson as Dr. Rawley

Rita Johnson

Dr. Rawley

Maidie Norman as Georgette

Maidie Norman

Georgette

Ellen Corby as Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)

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