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Ladies of the Chorus

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Being a chorus girl is a family tradition for single mother May Martin (Adele Jergens) and her daughter, Peggy (Marilyn Monroe). But when the lead in the burlesque show they're in walks out, Peggy finds herself catapulted to overnight fame as the star attraction. May tries to advise her naïve daughter about those who would try to take advantage of her, especially her old socialite boyfriend, Randy Carroll (Rand Brooks). Peggy falls for him anyway, and it's unclear if his intentions are serious.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Jul 15
4/10
This swift, simple musical wasn’t enough of a vehicle to really propel Monroe toward stardom (Columbia canceled her contract after the film’s release), but it’s still a curious historical chapter in the icon’s career. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 08/09/2007
Low, low budget musical with oddly sympathetic characters. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/03/2004
C-
Of interest only to fans of Marilyn. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 08/17/2017 Ladies of the Chorus is a decent film. It is about a faded burlesque queen passes on a chance to return to the spotlight so her chorus-girl daughter. Adele Jergens and Marilyn Monroe give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Phil Karlson did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the music and romance. See more 10/24/2014 known only as MM's movie #2 See more 05/13/2012 Marilyn's first starring role is a routine backstage musical, with the rather bizarre production number "Every Baby Needs a Da-Da-Daddy." See more 04/15/2010 Really enjoyed this and thought miss Monroe was excellent. A well polished performance See more 03/29/2010 Just great to see marilyn in her first leading role. See more 02/04/2010 Love it (esp. the beginning)! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Phil Karlson

Director

Adele Jergens

Mae Martin

Marilyn Monroe

Peggy Martin

Rand Brooks

Randy Carroll

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Adele Carroll

Eddie Garr

Billy Mackay
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Synopsis Being a chorus girl is a family tradition for single mother May Martin (Adele Jergens) and her daughter, Peggy (Marilyn Monroe). But when the lead in the burlesque show they're in walks out, Peggy finds herself catapulted to overnight fame as the star attraction. May tries to advise her naïve daughter about those who would try to take advantage of her, especially her old socialite boyfriend, Randy Carroll (Rand Brooks). Peggy falls for him anyway, and it's unclear if his intentions are serious.
Director
Phil Karlson
Producer
Harry A. Romm
Screenwriter
Harry Sauber, Joseph Carole
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Musical, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2019
Runtime
1h 1m