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The Girl Next Door

Play trailer Poster for The Girl Next Door Released May 13, 1953 1h 32m Musical Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Entertainer Jeannie Laird (June Haver) throws herself a housewarming party and invites her show business friends. But when smoke from a neighboring apartment disrupts their festivities, Jeannie storms over to share a piece of her mind. Instead of a villain, however, she finds handsome widower Bill Carter (Dan Dailey) and his son, Joe (Billy Gray) -- and her anger quickly turns to attraction. Unfortunately, the son's preoccupation with his mother's death impedes the adults' attempts at romance.
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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine This was the last movie June Haver made before entering a convent. Almost any of her earlier efforts might have been a worthier adieu to her public, although Dan Dailey and Dennis Day contribute a few lively moments. Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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RICHARD S A rare non-costume piece for the lovely June Haver, featured here at her best, with Dan Daily competing for tapping talents. This film offers a wonderful example of June's musical and acting talents in her final film before retiring permanently (and too soon). I saw this as a kid, and never forgot it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Audience Member OK musical comedy like hollywood churned out in the fifties but not really my thang Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved this cute musical! Fun to see Natalie Schaefer in a small role and Billy Gray, who later went on to co-star on Father Knows Best as Bud Jr, earlier in their careers. If you are not a fan of musicals, it may be too much for you. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute almost to the point of preciousness this is a lively, very colorful musical. Big musical with flashy numbers that tries to inject some drama into its story but then corrupts that by having them burst into song at the drop of a hat. This was June Haver's last film before briefly entering a convent and then leave there to marry Fred MacMurray and retire permanently from the screen. Strictly for musical fans. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Sale

Director

Dan Dailey

Bill Carter

June Haver

Jeannie Laird

Dennis Day

Reed Appleton

Billy Gray

Joe Carter

Cara Williams

Rosie Grren
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Synopsis Entertainer Jeannie Laird (June Haver) throws herself a housewarming party and invites her show business friends. But when smoke from a neighboring apartment disrupts their festivities, Jeannie storms over to share a piece of her mind. Instead of a villain, however, she finds handsome widower Bill Carter (Dan Dailey) and his son, Joe (Billy Gray) -- and her anger quickly turns to attraction. Unfortunately, the son's preoccupation with his mother's death impedes the adults' attempts at romance.
Director
Richard Sale
Producer
Robert Bassler
Genre
Musical, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 1953, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2012
Runtime
1h 32m
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