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The Shocking Miss Pilgrim

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1hr 25min
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1947
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Synopsis: In this musical set in late 19th-century Boston, a suffragette secretary finds that her political beliefs are standing in the way of her romantic bliss with her beloved boss. Back then the notion of women's rights was considered scandalous and her lover will not stand for such nonsense in his office. Mayhem and music ensue until he is eventually convinced. Some of the tunes were composed by the late George Gershwin to which lyricists Kay Swift and Ira Gershwin added new words. These songs include: ... Full Synopsis
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The enormously popular Betty Grable followed Mother Wore Tights -- arguably her best film -- with The Shocking Miss Pilgrim, a somewhat risky move in that the period setting meant there would be precious little chance to display those million-dollar gams that were among Grable's biggest assets. It's too bad, for Pilgrim could have used a bit more help. Although Grable is her usual appealing self, she's ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Cynthia Pilgrim
John Pritchard
Alice Pritchard
Leander Woolsey
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