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The Opposite Sex
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The Opposite Sex

1956-11-15 · 116 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Music · Romance

Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.

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Directors
David Miller
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,760,000

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June AllysonJune AllysonKay Ashley Hilliard
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsCrystal Allen
Dolores GrayDolores GraySylvia Fowler
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanAmanda Penrose
Ann MillerAnn MillerGloria Dahl
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenSteve Hilliard
Jeff RichardsJeff RichardsBuck Winston
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadCountess Lavaliere
Charlotte GreenwoodCharlotte GreenwoodLucy
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellEdith Potter
Sam LeveneSam LeveneMike Pearl
Bill GoodwinBill GoodwinHoward Fowler
Alice PearceAlice PearceOlga
Barbara Jo AllenBarbara Jo AllenDolly DeHaven
Sandy DescherSandy DescherDebbie Hilliard
Carolyn JonesCarolyn JonesPat
Jerry AntesJerry AntesLeading Man Dancer
Alan MarshalAlan MarshalTed
Jonathan HolePhelps Potter
Harry JamesHarry JamesHarry James

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