
The Opposite Sex
The Opposite Sex
Release: 1956-11-15·Runtime: 116m·★ 5.4
ComedyMusicRomance
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Dolores Grayas Sylvia Fowler
Agnes Mooreheadas Countess Lavaliere
Harry Jamesas Harry James
Dean Jonesas Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Juanita Mooreas Powder Room Attendant (uncredited)
Fred Kelseyas Club Patron (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Club Car Bartender (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Stagehand (uncredited)
Barbara Jo Allenas Dolly DeHaven
Kay Englishas Aristocratic Woman (uncredited)
Sam Leveneas Mike Pearl
Jim Backusas Psychiatrist
Alan Marshalas Ted
George Cisaras Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Don Dillawayas Bill (uncredited)
Dick Shawnas Singer
Sayre Dearingas Backstage Photographer (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Backstage Guest at Benefit (uncredited)
June Allysonas Kay Ashley Hilliard
Ann Milleras Gloria Dahl
Frank Bakeras Club Patron (uncredited)
Dudley Dickersonas Pullman Porter (uncredited)
Eve McVeaghas Departing Woman (uncredited)
Leslie Parrishas Leg Model (uncredited)
Ahna Caprias Child (uncredited)
Leota Lorraineas Party Guest (uncredited)
Charlotte Greenwoodas Lucy
Jerry Antesas Leading Man Dancer
Jan Arvanas Headwaiter (uncredited)
Joe Coreyas Army Officer (uncredited)
Monty O'Gradyas Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Gail Bonneyas Gossip (uncredited)
Sandy Descheras Debbie Hilliard
Lela Blissas Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Man Leaving Phone Booth (uncredited)
Joan Blondellas Edith Potter
Bill Goodwinas Howard Fowler
Scott Seatonas Club Patron (uncredited)
Sid Tomackas Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Frank J. Scannellas Backstage Man (uncredited)
Joan Collinsas Crystal Allen
Leslie Nielsenas Steve Hilliard
Jeff Richardsas Buck Winston
Wilbur Mackas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Ann Sheridanas Amanda Penrose
Bernard Sellas Club Patron (uncredited)
Alice Pearceas Olga
Sue Georgeas Debutante (uncredited)
Harold Milleras Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Ann Morrissas Sydney's Receptionist (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Gordon Richardsas Hilliard's Butler (uncredited)
Carolyn Jonesas Pat
Celia Lovskyas Lutsi (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Waiter (uncredited)
Dolores Fulleras (uncredited)
Maidie Normanas Violet (uncredited)
Jeanne Danteas (uncredited)
Mike Lallyas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Kay's Lawyer (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Showgirl (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Estelle Etterreas Ticket Buyer (uncredited)Crew
" />Joe PasternakProducer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist
" />George StollSongs, Music Supervisor, Original Music Composer
" />Fay KaninScreenplay
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sammy CahnLyricist
" />Helen RoseCostume Design
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />David MillerDirector