Ask Any Girl
Meg is a young wide-eyed girl who is endures many calamities in her search for a husband in modern-day New York. After losing her suitcase at Penn Station, being kicked out by her roommate, and changing bosses because her boss made a pass at her, she finds herself looking for work at a Manhattan motivational research agency run by punctilious Miles Doughton and his playboy brother, Evan.
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Plot Summary
A naive and ambitious small-town girl, Meg Wheeler, moves to New York City with dreams of a successful career and finding a husband. She navigates the complexities of the big city, using her charm and wit to climb the corporate ladder at a cosmetics firm. Along the way, she encounters a series of men, including a charming but unreliable executive and a steady, kind-hearted colleague, leading to humorous and sometimes poignant romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Ask Any Girl was a moderate success, generally well-received for its lighthearted tone and Shirley MacLaine's vibrant performance. Critics praised its comedic elements and observations on the challenges faced by young women in the workplace and dating scene of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Shirley MacLaine's energetic and charming performance.
- Appreciated for its witty dialogue and light comedic touch.
- Seen as a charming, albeit predictable, romantic comedy of its time.
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Awards & Accolades
Gig Young won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in this film.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earliest major studio productions to feature a storyline that touched upon the sexual liberation and changing social dynamics for women in the 1950s.
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