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The Girl Can't Help It (1956) was a Comedy - Comedy Film directed by Frank Tashlin and produced by Frank Tashlin.

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Music, Sex, and Sweetness in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT (1955)

By Jennifer Garlen on Apr 5, 2012 From Virtual Virago

Jayne Mansfield's legacy has been a doubtful one, most often noted for its tragic ending and Mansfield's failure to eclipse the fame of fellow blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. That's a shame, too, because she really shines in the 1956 musical comedy, The Girl Can't Help It. Far from being a mere de... Read full article


Music, Sex, and Sweetness in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT (1955)

By Jennifer Garlen on Apr 5, 2012 From Virtual Virago

Jayne Mansfield's legacy has been a doubtful one, most often noted for its tragic ending and Mansfield's failure to eclipse the fame of fellow blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. That's a shame, too, because she really shines in the 1956 musical comedy, The Girl Can't Help It. Far from being a mere de... Read full article


Music, Sex, and Sweetness in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT (1955)

By Jennifer Garlen on Apr 5, 2012 From Virtual Virago

Jayne Mansfield's legacy has been a doubtful one, most often noted for its tragic ending and Mansfield's failure to eclipse the fame of fellow blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. That's a shame, too, because she really shines in the 1956 musical comedy, The Girl Can't Help It. Far from being a mere de... Read full article


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Barry the paperboy: [after Jerri Jordan walks by] If that's a girl, then I don't know what my sister is!


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Producers wanted Elvis Presley to perform in the movie, but Tom Parker demanded too much money for Elvis to sing one song.
The wedding dress that Jayne Mansfield wears was loaned to her to use for her real-life marriage to Mickey Hargitay in 1958.
Average Shot Length (ASL) = 10 seconds
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Also directed by Frank Tashlin




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