Ladies of the Chorus

1948 · 61 MIN · IMDB 6.1 · 1,640 VOTES · DIR. Phil Karlson

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Overview

Former burlesque star May and her daughter Peggy dance in the chorus. When May has a fight with featured dancer Bubbles, Bubbles leaves the show and Peggy takes her place. When Peggy falls in love with wealthy Randy, May fears class differences may lead to misery.

MusicRomance1940s

Dialogue Timeline — 950 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:13 # We're the ladies of the chorus #
00:02:20 The star herself.
00:04:19 I can't make it.
00:05:59 Oh, your wig, Mother.
00:08:50 You put one over on me, Mae.
00:11:55 What did you say?
00:14:40 "An ardent admirer. "
00:17:28 Well, aren't you going to give me the orchid?
00:20:02 Uh-huh. Thanks.
00:22:33 # Lock me in your arms for ever #
00:25:20 I told him he'd have to get your consent.
00:27:16 Another young man said the same thing.
00:31:10 You say you love me, and yet you won't marry me.
00:33:55 Billy, I think I know what you mean, but Alan and I will work it out.
00:35:48 Well, what do you know.
00:37:48 Mrs Martin, I hope you'll forgive me for saying this
00:40:27 Uncle Billy!
00:42:08 I hope so.
00:43:55 Sit down, dear.
00:45:48 That's right, but there's another man coming, sir.
00:48:21 Salisbury, this is Mr Mackay. Oh.
00:51:44 And so was Uncle Billy.
00:54:33 # Away, away Where relatives seldom visit #
00:57:43 Subtitles by SDI Media Group

Cast & Characters

Adele Jergens Mae Martin Marilyn Monroe Peggy Martin Rand Brooks Randy Carroll Nana Bryant Mrs. Adele Carroll Eddie Garr Billy Mackay Steven Geray Salisbury The Bobby True Trio Trio Musicians Dave Barry Ripple the Decorator Gladys Blake Flower Shop Girl Chet Brandenburg Audience Member

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed950
Dialogue density15.6 lines / min
First line00:00:13
Final line00:57:43

Production Record

DirectorPhil Karlson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,640