March 4, 2007
it was ok. nothing special. highlight of the film was seeing lil richard perform
Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien
Gangster hires down-and-out press agent to make his blonde bimbo girlfriend a singing star.
DVD Release Date: August 8, 2006
Stats: 100 reviews
Flixster Reviews (100)
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June 27, 2009It sort of reminds me of Marilyn Moonroe /Love Me or Leave me with Doris Day/ and Jailhouse Rock with Elvis idea rolled in to one with some differnt ideas..... my point is i feel like i've seen movies like this that are close to being the same... but i gusse that doesnt matter cu...( read more)
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May 29, 2009One of my favorite '50s comedies steals from Born Yesturday and Citizen Kane. It is basically a cartoon without animation that both critiques and celebrates commercialism and the American dream. It also has a great theme song by Little Richard that mirrors the story and some of ...( read more)
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July 6, 2008Jayne was a better Marilyn than Marilyn, smaller waist, bigger boobs and a bimbo to die for back when women were built like women
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November 24, 2007Jayne Mansfield was one of a kind. There will never anyone like her again.
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October 21, 2007"The Girl Can't Help It" is a rock and roll classic starring Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell (of "The 7 Year Itch" fame). Jayne made this movie soon after signing a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox in 1956, and it definitely a hallmark of her film career. "TGCHI" is essenti...( read more)
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August 30, 2007This is a great movie. Jayne Mansfield is at her best. Some great tunes. Well worth a look.
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