
The Opposite Sex
The Opposite Sex
Release: 1956-11-15·Runtime: 116m·★ 5.2
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
Bill Goodwinas Howard Fowler
Barbara Jo Allenas Dolly DeHaven
Jeanne Danteas (uncredited)
Estelle Etterreas Ticket Buyer (uncredited)
Dolores Fulleras (uncredited)
Jerry Antesas Leading Man Dancer
Jan Arvanas Headwaiter (uncredited)
Don Dillawayas Bill (uncredited)
Harry Jamesas Harry James
Leslie Parrishas Leg Model (uncredited)
Gordon Richardsas Hilliard's Butler (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Club Patron (uncredited)
Leslie Nielsenas Steve Hilliard
Sandy Descheras Debbie Hilliard
Sue Georgeas Debutante (uncredited)
Harold Milleras Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Agnes Mooreheadas Countess Lavaliere
Dick Shawnas Singer
Franklyn Farnumas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Alice Pearceas Olga
Monty O'Gradyas Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Club Car Bartender (uncredited)
Wilbur Mackas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Gail Bonneyas Gossip (uncredited)
Charlotte Greenwoodas Lucy
Leota Lorraineas Party Guest (uncredited)
Frank J. Scannellas Backstage Man (uncredited)
Dean Jonesas Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Lela Blissas Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
Ahna Caprias Child (uncredited)
Jeff Richardsas Buck Winston
Carolyn Jonesas Pat
Barrie Chaseas Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Eve McVeaghas Departing Woman (uncredited)
June Allysonas Kay Ashley Hilliard
Michael Jeffersas Stagehand (uncredited)
Fred Kelseyas Club Patron (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Waiter (uncredited)
Hal Taggartas Store Clerk Stampeded By Women (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Kay's Lawyer (uncredited)
Joan Blondellas Edith Potter
Dolores Grayas Sylvia Fowler
Bess Flowersas Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Ann Milleras Gloria Dahl
Ann Sheridanas Amanda Penrose
Sam Leveneas Mike Pearl
Jim Backusas Psychiatrist
Sayre Dearingas Backstage Photographer (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Backstage Guest at Benefit (uncredited)
Alan Marshalas Ted
Joe Coreyas Army Officer (uncredited)
Joan Collinsas Crystal Allen
Juanita Mooreas Powder Room Attendant (uncredited)
Bert Stevensas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Celia Lovskyas Lutsi (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Man Leaving Phone Booth (uncredited)
Maidie Normanas Violet (uncredited)
Mike Lallyas Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Sid Tomackas Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Frank Bakeras Club Patron (uncredited)
George Cisaras Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Dudley Dickersonas Pullman Porter (uncredited)
Kay Englishas Aristocratic Woman (uncredited)
Ann Morrissas Sydney's Receptionist (uncredited)Crew
" />Joe PasternakProducer
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Fay KaninScreenplay
" />Helen RoseCostume Design
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist
" />Sammy CahnLyricist
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />David MillerDirector
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />George StollSongs, Music Supervisor, Original Music Composer