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Les Girls
- Original title
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Les Girls
- Year
- 1957
- Running time
- 114 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
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- Screenwriter
John Patrick. Novel: Vera Caspary
- Music
Cole Porter. Songs: Saul Chaplin
- Cinematography
Robert Surtees
- Cast
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- Producer
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Sol C. Siegel Productions
- Genre
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Musical. Comedy
- Movie Groups
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Vera Caspary Adaptations
- Synopsis
- After writing a tell-all book about her days in the dance troupe "Barry Nichols and Les Girls", Sybil Wren (Kay Kendall) is sued for libeling her fellow dancer Angele (Taina Elg). A Rashômon (1950)-style narrative presents the story from three points of view. Sybil accuses Angele of having an affair with Barry (Gene Kelly), while Angele insists that it was actually Sybil who was having the affair. Finally, Barry gives his side of the story
- Rankings Position
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- Awards
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1957: Oscar: Best Costume Design. 3 Nominations
1957: 3 Golden Globes, including Best Movie - Comedy or Musical
1957: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1957: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Musical Screenplay
1957: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (Kay Kendall)
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