Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952): Cast & Plot
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? is a 1952 comedy directed by Douglas Sirk, starring Larry Gates as Charles Blaisdell, Charles Coburn and Piper Laurie. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Has Anybody Seen My Gal? About?
The premise of Has Anybody Seen My Gal? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the lively backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the film bursts with period hit songs as a wealthy 1920s millionaire puts his Vermont family's loyalties to the test. The strain of his actions ripples through the lives of a young woman and her boyfriend, who must navigate the unexpected consequences.
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1920s
- eccentricity
- card game
- clothesline
- flower
- pastry
- poodle
- irish
- movie theater
- peanut
- police officer
- theater audience
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- boarding house
- title based on song
- iou
- soda
- reference to alaska
- band the musical group
- reference to casanova
- charleston the dance
- folding fan
- following someone
- reference to a fraternity
- menace to cthe ommunity
- reference to texas
- reference to the yukon
- painting
- sirk and hudson
- hudson and laurie
- family relationships
- love
- poverty
- coburn and laurie
- coburn and hudson
- money
- mansion
- broke
- marriage proposal
- soda jerk
- tarrytown new york
- white lie
- watching a movie
- washing clothes
- unhappiness
- train
- thermometer
- telephone booth
- stock market
- statue
- soap ad
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Cast & Characters
Larry Gates leads the cast as Charles Blaisdell, with Charles Coburn as Samuel Fulton / John Smith and Piper Laurie as Millicent Blaisdell. Directed by Douglas Sirk; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas Sirk
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Larry Gates as Charles Blaisdell - Charles Coburn as Samuel Fulton / John Smith
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Piper Laurie as Millicent Blaisdell - Lynn Bari as Harriet Blaisdell
Also Starring in Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
· 27 more- Frank Ferguson Edward Norton
- Gigi Perreau Roberta Blaisdell
- Paul McVey Lester Pennock
- Skip Homeier Carl Pennock
- Gloria Holden Clarissa Pennock
- Rock Hudson Dan Stebbins
- William Reynolds Howard Blaisdell
- Fritz Feld Alvarez (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Peanut Vendor (uncredited)
- Emory Parnell Policeman (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Party Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Harvey Judge Wilkins
- Dick Gordon Party Guest (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Party Guest (uncredited)
- Philo McCullough Mr. Benson (uncredited)
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- Paul Bryar Doorman at Poker Game (uncredited)
- Spec O'Donnell Candy Seller (uncredited)
- James Dean Youth at Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- William Fawcett Caretaker (uncredited)
- James Anderson Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Edna Holland Seamstress (uncredited)
- Barney Phillips Workman (uncredited)
- Helen Wallace Shirley White (uncredited)
- Forrest Lewis Martin Quinn
- Willard Waterman Dr. Wallace (uncredited)
- Lyn Wilde Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
More from Douglas Sirk
More films directed by Douglas Sirk, best-rated first: Imitation of Life, Written on the Wind, Shockproof and Bourbon Street Blues.
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Plot Summary
What happens in Has Anybody Seen My Gal? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1928, aging and lonely New York millionaire Samuel Fulton [Charles Coburn] decides to leave his fortune to the family of the late Millicent Blaisdell [Piper Laurie], the only woman he ever loved but who did not return his feelings. He explains to his lawyer Edward Norton [Frank Ferguson] that losing Millicent spurred him to become a wealthy man, and to ensure the money is handled wisely, he heads to their small Vermont town, renting a room in their house under the alias John Smith.
Full summary
The whole story of Has Anybody Seen My Gal?, scene by scene
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Has Anybody Seen My Gal?.
How Well Do You Know Has Anybody Seen My Gal??
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the aging New York millionaire Samuel Fulton?
Cars in Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
10 cars on screen, including the 1932 Packard Standard Eight and the 1920 Dodge Brothers Four.
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1932 Packard Standard Eight Important role -
1920 Dodge Brothers Four Minor role -
1929 Lincoln Model L Minor role -
1925 Pierce-Arrow Series 80 Minor role
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Qui donc a vu ma belle?” and “Hat jemand meine Braut gesehen?”.
- Also known as
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- Qui donc a vu ma belle?
- Hat jemand meine Braut gesehen?
- ¿Has visto a mi chica?
- Qui donc a vu ma belle ?
- ¿Alguien ha visto a mi chica?
- Il capitalista
- Sinfonia Prateada
- Algú ha vist la meva xicota?
- Ei rikkautta, vaan rakkautta
- 怀春乳燕
- Кто-нибудь видел мою девчонку?
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Has Anybody Seen My Gal? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Has Anybody Seen My Gal?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Has Anybody Seen My Gal??
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Has Anybody Seen My Gal? released?
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? was released on June 25, 1952.
Who directed Has Anybody Seen My Gal??
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? was directed by Douglas Sirk.
More films by Douglas Sirk Who is in the cast of Has Anybody Seen My Gal??
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? stars Larry Gates as Charles Blaisdell, Charles Coburn as Samuel Fulton / John Smith and Piper Laurie as Millicent Blaisdell, among 31 credited actors.
Does Has Anybody Seen My Gal? have a post-credit scene?
No. Has Anybody Seen My Gal? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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