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Bells Are Ringing 1960

Ella Peterson is a spirited answering service operator with a knack for matchmaking. Her attempts to play cupid intertwine the lives of her clients, including a struggling young playwright who unwittingly captures her own heart. Through a series of mistaken identities and humorous romantic complications, Ella's optimistic nature and infectious enthusiasm bring laughter and warmth to everyone she encounters.

Ella Peterson is a spirited answering service operator with a knack for matchmaking. Her attempts to play cupid intertwine the lives of her clients, including a struggling young playwright who unwittingly captures her own heart. Through a series of mistaken identities and humorous romantic complications, Ella's optimistic nature and infectious enthusiasm bring laughter and warmth to everyone she encounters.

Does Bells Are Ringing have end credit scenes?

No!

Bells Are Ringing does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Bells Are Ringing

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Metacritic

61

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Rotten Tomatoes
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82%

TOMATOMETER

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75%

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TMDB

63

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Awards & Nominations for Bells Are Ringing

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33rd Academy Awards 1961

Nomination

Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)

13th Directors Guild of America Awards 1961

Vincente Minnelli
Nomination

Feature Film

Vincente Minnelli

18th Golden Globe Awards 1961

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

Judy Holliday
Nomination

Best Motion Picture - Musical

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Bells Are Ringing Themes and Keywords

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Bells Are Ringing Other Names and Titles

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