

The Reluctant Debutante
1958-08-14 · 94 min · ★ 6.7
While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."
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- Directors
- Vincente Minnelli
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rex HarrisonJimmy Broadbent
Kay KendallSheila Broadbent
John SaxonDavid Parkson
Sandra DeeJane Broadbent
Angela LansburyMabel Claremont
Peter MyersDavid Fenner
Diane ClareClarissa Claremont
Sheila RaynorBroadbents' Maid (uncredited)
Ambrosine PhillpottsMiss Grey (uncredited)
Henri GuéganMan at the Airport (uncredited)
Georges BillyQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Jean-Paul BlondayQuaglino Diner (uncredited)
Pierre VaudierQuaglino Diner (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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