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The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957): Cast & Plot

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The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown is a 1957 crime comedy directed by Norman Taurog, starring Jane Russell as Laurel Stevens, Ralph Meeker and Keenan Wynn. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Norman Taurog
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown About?

The premise of The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When celebrated blonde actress Laurel Stevens disappears just before the premiere of her own movie, “The Kidnapped Bride,” the public and press assume it’s a clever publicity stunt. The reality is far more alarming—a genuine kidnapping that shocks everyone.

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown Themes & Keywords

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  • ex convict
  • man hits a woman
  • female sexual predator
  • manipulative female
  • male male relationship
  • homosexual subtext
  • taming of the shrew
  • romantic rivalry
  • pipe smoking
  • career
  • movie star
  • kidnapping
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  • amateur
  • motorcycle cop
  • blonde wig
  • hit on the head
  • knocked unconscious
  • hangover
  • drunken woman
  • drunken man
  • walking on a beach
  • caroling
  • eggnog
  • light bulb
  • slip and fall
  • escape attempt
  • confusion
  • airplane ticket
  • ticket office
  • suitcase
  • airport
  • airplane
  • held at gunpoint
  • tv announcer
  • boudoir
  • slang
  • cigarette smoking
  • victim
  • frustration
  • detective
  • radio station
  • television station
  • disc jockey
  • tv news
  • newspaper reporter
  • newspaper story
  • gossip columnist
  • ransom note
  • ransom money
  • abduction
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Cast & crew

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown Cast & Characters

Jane Russell leads the cast as Laurel Stevens, with Ralph Meeker as Mike Valla and Keenan Wynn as Dandy. Directed by Norman Taurog; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Norman Taurog

More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.

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Plot

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown Plot Summary

What happens in The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Laurel Stevens has made a new film called The Kidnapped Bride. The premise sparks a brainstorm among a pair of small-time crooks, Mike Valla and Dandy, who scheme to kidnap Laurel by posing as the studio limousine crew taking her to the premiere. At first, Laurel believes it’s a publicity stunt, scolding them for a stale idea that could backfire and damage her career. She doesn’t take the plan seriously until she tries to get out of the car, and Mike slaps her to drive home the point.

Full summary

The whole story of The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown?

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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The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown?

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown released?

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown was released on May 9, 1957.

Who directed The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown?

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown was directed by Norman Taurog.

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Who is in the cast of The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown?

The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown stars Jane Russell as Laurel Stevens, Ralph Meeker as Mike Valla and Keenan Wynn as Dandy, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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