Bloomer Girl (1956)
In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star was then on the rise, with leading roles in CANDIDE and THE MUSIC MAN still in her future. A solid success when it opened on Broadway in 1944, BLOOMER GIRL boasts a glorious score by the legendary team of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg (THE WIZARD OF OZ). The book by Fred Saidy is set at the brink of the Civil War and addresses issues of women's equality (priorities were the right to vote and to wear bloomers, a liberating alternative to hoop skirts) and racial equality.
Director: Alex Segal
Genre: Music, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: May 28, 1956
Cast
- Barbara Cook - Evelina Applegate
- Keith Andes - Jefferson Calhoun
- Carmen Mathews - Dolly Bloomer
- Paul Ford - Horatio Applegate
- Rawn Spearman - Pompey
- Nydia Westman - Serena Applegate
- Patricia Hammerlee - Daisy
- Brock Peters - Alexander
- Dorothy Lang - Applegate Sister
- Margot Moser - Applegate Sister
Screenplay
- Sig Herzig (Theatre Play)
- Fred Saidy (Theatre Play)
- Leslie Stevens (Teleplay)
- E.Y. Harburg (Lyricist)
Production: Showcase Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil war, slavery, live broadcast, live television
More Films by Director: Alex Segal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bloomer Girl about?
- In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star was then on the rise, with leading roles in CANDIDE and THE MUSIC MAN still in her future. A solid success when it opened on Broadway in 1944, BLOOMER GIRL boasts a glorious score by the legendary team of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg (THE WIZARD OF OZ). The book by Fred Saidy is set at the brink of the Civil War and addresses issues of women's equality (priorities were the right to vote and to wear bloomers, a liberating alternative to hoop skirts) and racial equality.
- Who directed Bloomer Girl?
- Bloomer Girl was directed by Alex Segal.
- Who stars in Bloomer Girl?
- Bloomer Girl stars Barbara Cook, Keith Andes, Carmen Mathews, Paul Ford, Rawn Spearman, Nydia Westman.
- How long is Bloomer Girl?
- Bloomer Girl has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Bloomer Girl?
- Bloomer Girl is a Music, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Bloomer Girl produced?
- Bloomer Girl was produced in United States of America.