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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:novel
gptkb:song
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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various stage productions
a film version
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gptkbp:album
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gptkb:Here's_Little_Richard
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gptkbp:artist
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gptkb:Little_Richard
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
|
Inspired fashion trends of the era
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gptkbp:aspect_ratio
|
1.85:1
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Maxine_Hong_Kingston
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gptkbp:awards
|
Nominated for a Golden Globe
Nominated for Golden Globe
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Nominated for BAFTA.
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:1956_film
gptkb:novel
gptkb:N/_A
novel by Frank Tashlin
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gptkbp:box_office
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$3.5 million
$1.5 million
$4 million
$4.5 million
$6 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$1.5 million
$3 million
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gptkbp:cast_member
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singers and dancers
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Mr._Rourke
gptkb:The_Girl
gptkb:Mr._Kelp
gptkb:Mickey_Rourke
gptkb:Julius_Kelp
gptkb:Mimi_La_Rue
The Producer
Mr. Dunne
Milly Dunne
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gptkbp:chart_position
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#6 on Billboard Hot 100
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkb:Leon_Shamroy
Leonard J. South
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Charles_Lang
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Technicolor
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gptkbp:costume_design
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Iconic outfits worn by Jayne Mansfield
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:The_Beatles
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
Mixed reviews upon release.
Gained cult status over time.
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gptkbp:criticism
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Reviewed by various film critics
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gptkbp:cultural_diversity
|
performers from different backgrounds
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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cult classic
fashion trends
influenced fashion trends
inspired other films
Iconic status in pop culture
cult classic status
referenced in popular culture
considered a classic of the genre
analyzed in film studies
inspired music videos
influenced music videos
iconic performances
Considered a classic of the genre
celebrated for its performances
featured in various retrospectives
recognized for its humor
featured in film festivals
Featured in various retrospectives.
noted for its visual style
Influenced rock and roll films.
Influenced rock and roll films
Iconic performance by Jayne Mansfield.
Featured in various retrospectives
Iconic performance by Jayne Mansfield
Showcased early rock and roll music
influenced rock and roll films
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Referenced in songs and literature
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Represents 1950s pop culture
Represents 1950s America
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
gptkb:David_Ives
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
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gptkbp:edited_by
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Warren Low
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Alfredo_E._Rodriguez
Warren Low
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gptkbp:editor
|
Warren Low
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gptkbp:explores_themes
|
love and ambition
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gptkbp:famous_for
|
musical performances
Jayne Mansfield's performance
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gptkbp:famous_song
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gptkb:The_Girl_Can't_Help_It
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gptkbp:fan_base
|
Cult following over the years
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gptkbp:featured_in
|
film ' The Girl Can't Help It'
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gptkbp:features
|
rock and roll music
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gptkbp:features_character
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a talent agent
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gptkbp:features_song
|
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:Little_Richard
gptkb:Fats_Domino
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gptkbp:film_editing
|
Warren Low
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gptkbp:film_festival
|
gptkb:AFI_Fest
gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkb:N/_A
Screened at various film festivals
Screened at various festivals
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gptkbp:film_length
|
99 minutes
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gptkbp:film_score
|
gptkb:Burt_Bacharach
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
original soundtrack
Original songs
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:film_technique
|
Impact on future musical comedies
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:N/_A
The Girl Can't Help It (musical adaptation)
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gptkbp:follows
|
a young woman's journey to stardom
The Girl Can't Help It (novel)
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:musical_comedy
gptkb:comedy
rock and roll
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gptkbp:has_a_presence_in
|
social media
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:Sammy_Davis_Jr.
gptkb:Little_Richard
gptkb:Eddie_Cochran
gptkb:Gene_Vincent
gptkb:Fats_Domino
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gptkbp:has_fan_base
|
musical theater enthusiasts
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gptkbp:has_influenced
|
subsequent musical adaptations
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gptkbp:has_inspired
|
fan art and merchandise
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gptkbp:has_legacy
|
influencing future musicals
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
|
original songs
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gptkbp:has_style
|
comedy and music
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gptkbp:historical_context
|
Reflects the 1950s entertainment industry
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
digital download
Released on Blu-ray.
Released on DVD.
Released on DVD
Released on VHS and DVD
Available in multiple formats
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|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Girl Can't Help It
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gptkbp:includes_songs
|
various artists
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:rock_music
Musical films
music videos
Rock and Roll culture
rock and roll culture
Pop culture references.
Television shows.
Subsequent musical films
Fashion trends of the 1950s.
Music videos.
Subsequent films featuring rock music.
Rock music videos.
Subsequent musical comedies.
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
Musicians and filmmakers
Rock and roll music films
Influenced musicians and filmmakers.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:art
gptkb:Vaudeville
1950s rock and roll
Rock and Roll music
Hollywood musicals
comedy films of the era
1950s rock and roll culture
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
comedy films of the 1950s
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gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:concert_film
rock and roll culture
comedy films
1950s cinema
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gptkbp:inspiration
|
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
Jayne Mansfield's persona
Influenced later films about rock music
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gptkbp:inspired
|
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
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gptkbp:inspired_by
|
novel by Frank Tashlin
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gptkbp:is_a_tribute_to
|
1950s pop culture
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
|
the rock and roll genre
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:streaming_platforms
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_for
|
nostalgic elements
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gptkbp:is_characterized_by
|
colorful costumes
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gptkbp:is_inspired_by
|
the cultural impact of rock music
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gptkbp:is_known_for
|
catchy melodies
its vibrant choreography
iconic dance numbers
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gptkbp:is_often_compared_to
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other musicals of the era
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gptkbp:is_often_featured_in
|
musical theater festivals
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gptkbp:is_often_revived_in
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gptkb:theater_productions
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gptkbp:is_popular_among
|
musical theater critics
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gptkbp:is_recognized_for
|
high-energy performances
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gptkbp:is_referenced_in
|
gptkb:popular_culture
|
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gptkbp:is_set_in
|
Colorful and vibrant
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gptkbp:is_studied_in
|
theater courses
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gptkbp:isbn
|
978-0375400134
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gptkbp:language
|
English
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gptkbp:legacy
|
Considered a classic.
Referenced in various media.
Cult classic status
Influenced fashion trends.
influential in pop culture
Considered a classic of its genre
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gptkbp:length
|
2:38
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gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Joan
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gptkbp:music
|
gptkb:Burt_Bacharach
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkb:Elvis_Presley
|
|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:Little_Richard
gptkb:Nelson_Riddle
gptkb:Fats_Domino
|
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gptkbp:music_composer
|
gptkb:Burt_Bacharach
gptkb:Walter_Scharf
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gptkbp:music_genre
|
pop
rock and roll
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gptkbp:music_video
|
gptkb:Yes
|
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gptkbp:narrative_style
|
first-person
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gptkbp:nominated_for
|
gptkb:Academy_Awards
|
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gptkbp:notable_appearance
|
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:Little_Richard
gptkb:Eddie_Cochran
gptkb:Gene_Vincent
gptkb:Fats_Domino
gptkb:The_Five_Satins
gptkb:The_Treniers
|
|
gptkbp:notable_awards
|
gptkb:none
Nominated for a Grammy
Nominated for a Golden Globe
Nominated for a BAFTA
|
|
gptkbp:notable_cover
|
by The Beatles
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gptkbp:notable_quote
|
" I want to be a star!"
" The girl can't help it!"
" You can't help it if you're beautiful!"
' The girl can't help it.'
' You can't help it if you're beautiful.'
Famous lines from the film
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gptkbp:notable_song
|
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Music
gptkb:Long_Tall_Sally
gptkb:The_Girl_Can't_Help_It
gptkb:The_Wayward_Wind
gptkb:Be-Bop-A-Lula
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|
gptkbp:notable_storylines
|
a love triangle
|
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gptkbp:original_language
|
English
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gptkbp:parody
|
Referenced in various media
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gptkbp:performed_by
|
in various languages
professional theater companies
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gptkbp:performed_in
|
theater venues
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gptkbp:plot
|
A woman is pursued by a man who wants to make her a star.
A struggling singer is discovered by a talent agent.
A woman is transformed into a star by her boyfriend.
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gptkbp:precedes
|
gptkb:The_Girl_Can't_Help_It_(soundtrack)
|
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gptkbp:premiere
|
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:N/_A
|
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gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:2014
|
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gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
gptkb:The_New_York_Theatre_Workshop
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|
gptkbp:producer
|
Robert
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gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
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gptkbp:published_year
|
gptkb:1998
|
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gptkbp:publisher
|
Knopf
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gptkbp:rating
|
Approved by the MPAA
|
|
gptkbp:received
|
positive reviews
|
|
gptkbp:release_country
|
gptkb:United_States
|
|
gptkbp:release_date
|
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1980
gptkb:2000
December 14, 1956
April 1956
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gptkbp:release_format
|
Theatrical
theatrical
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1956
|
|
gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:1956
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|
gptkbp:remake
|
gptkb:N/_A
The Girl Can't Help It (1980)
The Girl Can't Help It (2000)
Modern adaptations and references
|
|
gptkbp:remastered
|
Available in remastered editions
Remastered for Blu-ray
|
|
gptkbp:repertoire
|
many theater companies
|
|
gptkbp:runtime
|
99 minutes
approximately 2 hours
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay
|
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
|
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gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:Los_Angeles
1950s America
|
|
gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:California
|
|
gptkbp:sound
|
gptkb:Mono
|
|
gptkbp:soundtrack
|
gptkb:The_Girl_Can't_Help_It_(soundtrack_album)
gptkb:The_Girl_Can't_Help_It_Soundtrack
Released as an album
Includes original songs.
Features performances by artists.
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Edmond_O'_Brien
gptkb:Jayne_Mansfield
gptkb:Tom_Ewell
gptkb:Tommy_Noonan
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:identity
|
|
gptkbp:utilizes
|
live music performances
|
|
gptkbp:writer
|
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
gptkb:Bobby_Troup
|
|
gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:Frank_Loesser
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:2004_Grammy_Awards
gptkb:Carl_Perkins
gptkb:Silver_Convention
gptkb:Mimi
gptkb:Little_Richard
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
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