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The Reluctant Debutante
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The Reluctant Debutante

1958-08-14 · 94 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Romance

While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."

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Directors
Vincente Minnelli
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rex HarrisonRex HarrisonJimmy Broadbent
Kay KendallKay KendallSheila Broadbent
John SaxonJohn SaxonDavid Parkson
Sandra DeeSandra DeeJane Broadbent
Angela LansburyAngela LansburyMabel Claremont
Peter MyersPeter MyersDavid Fenner
Diane ClareDiane ClareClarissa Claremont
Sheila RaynorSheila RaynorBroadbents' Maid (uncredited)
Ambrosine PhillpottsAmbrosine PhillpottsMiss Grey (uncredited)
Henri GuéganHenri GuéganMan at the Airport (uncredited)
René ArandaQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Georges BillyGeorges BillyQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Jean-Paul BlondayJean-Paul BlondayQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Pierre VaudierPierre VaudierQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Charles CullumEnglish Colonel (uncredited)
Roger LaVernSoldier on Guard (uncredited)
Carl JablonskiDancer (uncredited)
Michel ThomasQuaglino Diner (uncredited)

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