What's the Matter with Helen?

R
1h 41m
1971
5.902 /10 (41)

So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody.

Overview

Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1971-06-30

Top Billed Cast

Debbie Reynolds

Adelle Bruckner

Shelley Winters

Helen Hill

Dennis Weaver

Lincoln Palmer

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Hamilton Starr

Agnes Moorehead

Sister Alma

Helene Winston

Mrs. Greenbaum

Peggy Rea

Mrs. Schultz

Logan Ramsey

Detective Sgt. West

Paulle Clark

Mrs. Plumb

Yvette Vickers

Mrs. Barker

Molly Dodd

Mrs. Rigg

Samee Lee Jones

Winona Palmer

Robbi Morgan

Rosalie Greenbaum

Timothy Carey

The Tramp

Swen Swenson

The Gigolo

Debbie Van Den Houten

Sue Anne

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