

Love Is Better Than Ever
1952-02-23 · 81 min · ★ 6.6
A dance instructor falls in love with a smart theatre agent; while he returns her affections, it's just not enough to give up his exciting bachelor life.
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- Directors
- Stanley Donen
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 941,000
- Revenue
- USD 974,000
Top Cast
Larry ParksJud Parker
Elizabeth TaylorAnastacia (Stacie) Macaboy
Josephine HutchinsonMrs. Macaboy
Tom TullyMr. Clinton E. Macaboy
Ann DoranMrs. Levoy
Elinor DonahuePattie Marie Levoy
Kathleen FreemanMrs. Kahrney
Alex GerryHamlet
Dick WesselSmittie
Paul MaxeyMr. Ringrose
Dave WillockDavey
Gene KellyGene Kelly (uncredited)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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