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But Not for Me

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
627
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Clark Gable, Lee J. Cobb, Carroll Baker, and Lilli Palmer in But Not for Me (1959)
Romantic ComedyComedyRomance

Without a new play and money, a 55-year-old Broadway producer retires, but only then does his 22-year-old secretary tell him that she loves him. He decides to make that a scene in a new play... Read allWithout a new play and money, a 55-year-old Broadway producer retires, but only then does his 22-year-old secretary tell him that she loves him. He decides to make that a scene in a new play and get her to write it, then play the role.Without a new play and money, a 55-year-old Broadway producer retires, but only then does his 22-year-old secretary tell him that she loves him. He decides to make that a scene in a new play and get her to write it, then play the role.

  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes
    • Samson Raphaelson
  • Stars
    • Clark Gable
    • Carroll Baker
    • Lilli Palmer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    627
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes
      • Samson Raphaelson
    • Stars
      • Clark Gable
      • Carroll Baker
      • Lilli Palmer
    • 23User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast45

    Clark Gable
    Clark Gable
    • Russell 'Russ' Ward
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Ellie Brown…
    Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer
    • Kathryn Ward
    Lee J. Cobb
    Lee J. Cobb
    • Jeremiah MacDonald
    Barry Coe
    Barry Coe
    • Gordon Reynolds
    Thomas Gomez
    Thomas Gomez
    • Demetrios Bacos
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Al Atwood
    Wendell Holmes
    Wendell Holmes
    • Miles Montgomery
    Tom Duggan
    • Roy Morton
    Richard Adams
    • Young Man
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bull
    Richard Bull
    • Ticket Seller
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Cane
    Charles Cane
    • Mounted Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Zelda Cleaver
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Stephen Courtleigh
    Stephen Courtleigh
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Hal K. Dawson
    Hal K. Dawson
    • Father in Play
    • (uncredited)
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Diner at Sardi's
    • (uncredited)
    Don Gray
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes
      • Samson Raphaelson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film's original title was "Accent on Youth", but this was thought inappropriate for the 57-year-old star Clark Gable.
    • Quotes
      • Russell 'Russ' Ward: The public makes the stars. I only make the opportunity.
      • Roy Morton: Corny, but quotable.
    • Connections
      Featured in Clark Gable: Tall, Dark and Handsome (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      But Not for Me
      Music by George Gershwin

      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

      Performed by Ella Fitzgerald

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    FAQ1

    • Midwest Premiere Happened When & Where?

    Details

    • Release date
      • August 19, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bei mir nicht
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Perlberg-Seaton Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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