Bells Are Ringing
“The screen is singing M.G.M. is bringing Broadway's Bell-Ringer of a Musical to the World!”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Bells Are Ringing
Bells Are Ringing is a 1960 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bells Are Ringing was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 23, 1960, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- Adolph Green, Betty Comden
- Release date
- June 23, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Bells Are Ringing cast & crew
Bells Are Ringing was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Adolph Green and Betty Comden.
The cast features Judy Holliday as Ella Peterson, Dean Martin as Jeffrey Moss, Fred Clark as Larry Hastings, Eddie Foy Jr. as J. Otto Prantz, Jean Stapleton as Sue, and Ruth Storey as Gwynne.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jule Styne, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Arthur Freed.
Is Bells Are Ringing worth watching?
Bells Are Ringing holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Bells Are Ringing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bells Are Ringing
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Cast of Bells Are Ringing
Judy Holliday
Ella Peterson
Dean Martin
Jeffrey Moss
Fred Clark
Larry Hastings
Eddie Foy Jr.
J. Otto Prantz
Jean Stapleton
Sue
Ruth Storey
Gwynne
Dort Clark
Inspector Barnes
Frank Gorshin
Blake Barton
Ralph Roberts
Francis
Valerie Allen
Olga
Bernie West
Joe Kitchell
Steve Peck
Gangster (uncredited)
Bells Are Ringing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bells Are Ringing in United States?
Bells Are Ringing is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bells Are Ringing in?
Bells Are Ringing is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bells Are Ringing?
Bells Are Ringing runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is Bells Are Ringing rated?
Bells Are Ringing is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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