

What's the Matter with Helen?
1971-06-30 · 101 min · ★ 5.9
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
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- Directors
- Curtis Harrington
- Production companies
- Filmways Pictures, Raymax Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Debbie ReynoldsAdelle
Shelley WintersHelen
Dennis WeaverLinc Palmer
Micheál Mac LiammóirHamilton Starr
Agnes MooreheadSister Alma
Helene WinstonMrs. Greenbaum
Peggy ReaMrs. Schultz
Logan RamseySergeant West
Yvette VickersMrs. Barker
Molly DoddMrs. Rigg
Robbi MorganRosalie
Timothy CareyTramp
Pamelyn FerdinKiddie M.C.Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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