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