What's the Matter with Helen? (1971) Horror Thriller Mystery Crime Musical
What's the Matter with Helen? (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.90/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.5/10
What's the Matter with Helen? Plot Synopsis:
Set in the 30s, Helen and Adelle are two women whose sons commit a gruesome murder. After their conviction, they move to Hollywood change their names and open a dance school for girls. Adelle is looking for a good life and when one of the parents of her students who is wealthy takes a liking to her she thinks she's got it made. Helen thinks that someone who blames them for what their sons did is stalking them. But Adelle thinks it's all in her mind.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: Why are they all dy**g so violently?... even the little rabbits!
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What's the Matter with Helen? Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Production Co.: United Artists
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / What's the Matter with Helen? Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 13, 1972, Blu-ray: Mar 28, 2017
Producers: George Edwards, Edward S. Feldman, James C. Pratt
Musicians: David Raksin
Cinematographers: Lucien Ballard
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What's the Matter with Helen? Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Reynolds | ... | Adelle Bruckner aka Adelle Stuart |
| Shelley Winters | ... | Helen Hill aka Helen Martin |
| Dennis Weaver | ... | Linc Palmer |
| Micheál MacLiammóir | ... | Hamilton Starr (as Micheal Mac Liammóir) |
| 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 (as Sammee Lee Jones) |
| Robbi Morgan | ... | Rosalie Greenbaum |
| Timothy Carey | ... | The Tramp |
| Swen Swenson | ... | The Gigolo |
| Debbie Van Den Houten | ... | Sue Anne |
| Teresa De Rose | ... | Donna |
| Pamelyn Ferdin | ... | Kiddie M.C. |
| Allen Pinson | ... | The Man |
| James Dobson | ... | Billy--Cab Driver |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Debbie Reynolds, as Adelle Bruckner aka Adelle Stuart, passed away at age 84 in Cedars-S.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Mary Frances Reynolds - Shelley Winters, as Helen Hill aka Helen Martin, passed away at age 85 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Shelley Winter | Miss Shelley Winters - Dennis Weaver, as Linc Palmer, passed away at age 81 in Ridgway, Colorado, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Micheál MacLiammóir – Hamilton Starr (as Micheal Mac Liammóir)
- Agnes Moorehead, as Sister Alma, passed away at age 73 in Rochester, M.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Helene Winston, as Mrs. Greenbaum, passed away at age 81 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Helene F. Winston - Peggy Rea, as Mrs. Schultz, passed away at age 89 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Peggy Rae - Logan Ramsey, as Detective Sgt. West, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - Paulle Clark – Mrs. Plumb
Also known as: Paulie Clark - Yvette Vickers, as Mrs. Barker, passed away at age 81 in Benedict Canyon, Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Molly Dodd, as Mrs. Rigg, passed away at age 59 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Bea Chilson - Samee Lee Jones – Winona Palmer (as Sammee Lee Jones)
- Robbi Morgan (b. July 19, 1961) – Rosalie Greenbaum
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Robyn Morgan - Timothy Carey – The Tramp
- Swen Swenson – The Gigolo
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