Susan Slept Here

Jul 28, 1954

1h 38m

★ 6.0

She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!

Overview

On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Harriet Parsons Productions

Susan Slept Here Trailers

Cast

Mark Christopher

Dick Powell

Susan Beaurgard Landis

Debbie Reynolds

Virgil

Alvy Moore

Isabella Alexander

Anne Francis

Maude Snodgrass

Glenda Farrell

Sergeant Monty Maizel

Horace McMahon

Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Herb Vigran

Harvey Butterworth

Les Tremayne

Marilyn

Mara Lane

Dr. Rawley

Rita Johnson

Georgette

Maidie Norman

Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

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