

Comedy · Drama
Overview
On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.
Top Cast


Dick Powell
Dick Powell
Mark Christopher
Dick Powell
Mark Christopher


Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Susan Beaurgard Landis
Debbie Reynolds
Susan Beaurgard Landis


Anne Francis
Anne Francis
Isabella Alexander
Anne Francis
Isabella Alexander


Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Maude Snodgrass
Glenda Farrell
Maude Snodgrass


Alvy Moore
Alvy Moore
Virgil
Alvy Moore
Virgil


Horace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Sergeant Monty Maizel
Horace McMahon
Sergeant Monty Maizel


Herb Vigran
Herb Vigran
Sergeant Sam Hanlon
Herb Vigran
Sergeant Sam Hanlon


Les Tremayne
Les Tremayne
Harvey Butterworth
Les Tremayne
Harvey Butterworth


Mara Lane
Mara Lane
Marilyn
Mara Lane
Marilyn


Rita Johnson
Rita Johnson
Dr. Rawley
Rita Johnson
Dr. Rawley
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