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Romantic comedy

The Girl Next Door (1953): Cast

The Girl Next Door (1953) movie poster

The Girl Next Door is a 1953 romantic comedy directed by Richard Sale, starring June Haver as Jeannie Laird, Dan Dailey and Cara Williams. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Girl Next Door (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Richard Sale
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl Next Door About?

The premise of The Girl Next Door without spoilers.

Club star Jeannie Laird throws a garden party after buying her first home, but smoke from the neighboring yard spoils it. She confronts the neighbor and meets widowed comic‑strip artist Bill Carter, who raises his ten‑year‑old son Joe. When Jeannie and Bill fall in love, Joe feels abandoned and writes to Bill’s syndicate, exposing the dishonest Canada storyline in his strip.

The Girl Next Door Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • policeman
  • photographer
  • new home
  • reporter
  • waiter
  • comic strip writer
  • garden party
  • smoke
  • artist
  • widower
  • father son relationship
  • headwaiter
+5 more
  • police sergeant
  • party
  • comic strip
  • wedding reception
  • elopement
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Cast & crew

The Girl Next Door Cast & Characters

June Haver leads the cast as Jeannie Laird, with Dan Dailey as Bill Carter and Cara Williams as Rosie Green. Directed by Richard Sale; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Girl Next Door

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From the director

More from Richard Sale

More films directed by Richard Sale: Abandon Ship, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, Malaga and My Wife’s Best Friend.

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The Girl Next Door Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Девушка по соседству” and “Encuentro por acaso”.

Also known as
  • Девушка по соседству
  • Encuentro por acaso
  • 더 걸 넥스트 도어

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FAQ

The Girl Next Door FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl Next Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Girl Next Door released?

The Girl Next Door was released on May 13, 1953.

Who directed The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door was directed by Richard Sale.

More films by Richard Sale

Who is in the cast of The Girl Next Door?

The Girl Next Door stars June Haver as Jeannie Laird, Dan Dailey as Bill Carter and Cara Williams as Rosie Green, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Girl Next Door have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl Next Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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