The Girl on The Roof (1953)
A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.
Cast
- Hardy Krüger - Donald Gresham
- Johannes Heesters - David Slader
- Johanna Matz - Patty O'Neill
- Tom Tully - Michael O'Neill
- Dawn Addams - Cynthia Slader
- Fortunio Bonanova - TV host
- Gregory Ratoff - Taxi driver
- William Holden - A tourist
- Maggie McNamara - A tourist
- Otto Preminger - Voice
Screenplay
- Carl Zuckmayer
- Sylvia Fine (Lyricist)
- F. Hugh Herbert (Original Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl on The Roof about?
- A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.
- Who directed The Girl on The Roof?
- The Girl on The Roof was directed by Otto Preminger.
- Who stars in The Girl on The Roof?
- The Girl on The Roof stars Hardy Krüger, Johannes Heesters, Johanna Matz, Tom Tully, Dawn Addams, Fortunio Bonanova.
- How long is The Girl on The Roof?
- The Girl on The Roof has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl on The Roof?
- The Girl on The Roof is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Girl on The Roof produced?
- The Girl on The Roof was produced in United States of America.