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New Faces (1954)

"A front row seat for the FIRST musical revue in CinemaScope with STEREOPHONIC SOUND."

5.519541h 38mEN
MusicComedy

Directed by Harry Horner

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

February 19, 1954

Director

Harry Horner

Overview

New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Caro...

Cast

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

Ronny Graham

Ronny Graham

Ronny Graham

Robert Clary

Robert Clary

Robert Clary

Alice Ghostley

Alice Ghostley

Alice Ghostley

June Carroll

June Carroll

June Carroll

Virginia Wilson

Virginia Wilson

Virginia de Luce Clayborn

Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde

Bill Mullikin

Bill Mullikin

Bill Mullikin

Rosemary O'Reilly

Rosemary O'Reilly

Rosemary O'Reilly

Allen Conroy

Allen Conroy

Allen Conroy

Jimmy Russell

Jimmy Russell

Jimmy Russell

George Smiley

George Smiley

George Smiley

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into New Faces (1954), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Carol Lawrence, performer/writer Mel Brooks (as Melvin Brooks), and lyricist Sheldon Harnick. The film was basically a reproduction of the stage revue with a thin plot added. The plot involved a producer and performer (Ronny Graham) in financial trouble and is trying to stave off an angry creditor long enough to open his show. A wealthy Texan offers to help out, on the condition that his daughter be in the show.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of New Faces. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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