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Movie poster: Bells Are Ringing (1960)
🎬 Movie

Bells Are Ringing

1960 · 126 min Comedy Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different identities for her clients. They include an out-of-work Method actor, a dentist with musical yearnings, and in particular playwright Jeffrey Moss, who is suffering from writer's block and desperately needs a muse.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1960
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Vincente Minnelli
Runtime 126 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (50 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Bells Are Ringing has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday

Ella Peterson

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Jeffrey Moss

Fred Clark

Fred Clark

Larry Hastings

Eddie Foy Jr.

Eddie Foy Jr.

J. Otto Prantz

Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

Sue

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Ruth Storey

Gwynne

Dort Clark

Dort Clark

Inspector Barnes

Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshin

Blake Barton

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Ralph Roberts

Francis

Valerie Allen

Valerie Allen

Olga

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