Ladies of the Chorus (1948): Cast & Plot
Ladies of the Chorus is a 1948 music romantic film directed by Phil Karlson, starring Marilyn Monroe as Peggy Martin, Adele Jergens and Marjorie Hoshelle. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ladies of the Chorus About?
The premise of Ladies of the Chorus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A vivid look at the burlesque scene follows veteran performer May and her daughter Peggy, who chorus‑dance together. After a dispute with headliner Bubbles, Bubbles quits and Peggy steps into the spotlight. Peggy then falls for wealthy Randy, prompting May to worry that their class gap could bring hardship.
Ladies of the Chorus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high kick
- stage show
- song and dance
- girl talk
- dressing room
- blind date
- female singer
- toy doll
- orchid
- secret admirer
- flower shop
- carnation
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- eyes wide open
- camera shot of a woman's legs
- ballroom dancing
- tap dancing
- burlesque queen
- pregnancy
- chorus girl
- cleveland ohio
- roling r's while speaking
- male singer
- playing a bass
- playing accordian
- playing acoustic guitar
- grand piano
- blonde woman
- man wears a tuxedo
- woman wears a slit dress
- woman wears a wig
- female female fight
- girl
- love
- young
- burlesque show star
- family relationships
- daughter
- mother
- wig
- burlesque theater
- singing
- performer
- baby doll
- new york city
- florist
- prejudice
- backstage
- stage manager
- blonde wig
- touch of gray in hair
Ladies of the Chorus Cast & Characters
Marilyn Monroe leads the cast as Peggy Martin, with Adele Jergens as Mae Martin and Marjorie Hoshelle as Bubbles LaRue. Directed by Phil Karlson; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Karlson
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Marilyn Monroe as Peggy Martin - Adele Jergens as Mae Martin
- Marjorie Hoshelle as Bubbles LaRue
- Frank J. Scannell as Joe
Also Starring in Ladies of the Chorus
· 32 more- Rand Brooks Randy Carroll
- Nana Bryant Adele Carroll
- Eddie Garr Billy Mackay
- Steven Geray Salisbury
- Emmett Vogan Doctor
- Dick Gordon Party Guest (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Audience Member
- Larry Steers
- Harold Miller
- Paul E. Burns Mr. Craig
- Florence Wix Party Guest (uncredited)
- Donald Kerr
- Myron Healey Randy's Cousin
- Cosmo Sardo
- Ethan Laidlaw
- Carl M. Leviness
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- Wilbur Mack
- Almira Sessions Party Guest
- Gladys Blake Flower Shop Girl
- Jay Eaton
- Al Thompson
- Dave Barry Ripple (uncredited)
- Eve Whitney Chorus Girl
- Sol Murgi
- Bill Edwards Alan Wakely
- Kathryn Sheldon
- Adolph Faylauer
- Claire Whitney
- Charles Meakin
- Dorothy Tuttle Chorus Girl
- Judith Woodbury Chorus Girl
- Ella Ethridge
More from Phil Karlson
More films directed by Phil Karlson, best-rated first: Walking Tall, Framed, Ben and Hornets’ Nest.
Ladies of the Chorus Plot Summary
What happens in Ladies of the Chorus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peggy Marilyn Monroe Martin and her mother Mae Martin Adele Jergens toil as burlesque chorus girls, moving between smoky backstage rooms and the bright, risky world of a touring revue. When the star of the show, Bubbles LaRue Marjorie Hoshelle, unexpectedly quits, the stage manager Joe Frank J. Scannell pleads with Mae to go on for one more number. Mae, with a sly steadiness, arranges for Peggy to step in instead, and Peggy’s performance lands with such power that she is offered the starring role, shifting the trajectory of both their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Ladies of the Chorus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ladies of the Chorus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Ladies of the Chorus Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Orchidea bionda” and “Las chicas del coro”.
- Also known as
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- Orchidea bionda
- Las chicas del coro
- Ich tanze in dein Herz
- Леди из кордебалета
- Doamnele corului
- A kóristalányok
- Хористките
- Les Reines du music-hall
- Леді з хору
- 热女郎
- Dziewczęta z chóru
- 숙녀들의 합창
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- Les coristes
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pretty Ladies, Lady of Burlesque and Dames.
Ladies of the Chorus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ladies of the Chorus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ladies of the Chorus?
Ladies of the Chorus runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Ladies of the Chorus released?
Ladies of the Chorus was released on December 30, 1948.
Who directed Ladies of the Chorus?
Ladies of the Chorus was directed by Phil Karlson.
More films by Phil Karlson Who is in the cast of Ladies of the Chorus?
Ladies of the Chorus stars Marilyn Monroe as Peggy Martin, Adele Jergens as Mae Martin and Marjorie Hoshelle as Bubbles LaRue, among 36 credited actors.
Does Ladies of the Chorus have a post-credit scene?
No. Ladies of the Chorus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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