Review of Bells Are Ringing (1960) by Byron B — 10 Jun 2008

I never get tired of watching this movie. Judy Holliday makes me laugh every time, and she is fantastic with Dean Martin.

This review of Bells Are Ringing (1960) was written by Byron B on 10 Jun 2008.

Bells Are Ringing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jane Schoettle (2) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 14 Jul 1995

Better Broadway musicals than Bells Are Ringing have come to Hollywood, but few have been translated to the screen so effectively…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 30 Jul 1979

Engaging entertainment, but far from Minnelli’s peak…

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By Carolyn W (78) on 19 Jul 2012

I love this movie if only for its ability to help me imagine what seeing Judy Holliday perform on Broadway must've been like. Oh, for a time machine…

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By Loro R (8) on 07 Jun 2007

Dean Martin and Judy Holliday, honestly I shouldn't have to say more, but I will…

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By Ryan L (1,187) on 10 Jun 2011

A sweet harmless rom com musical about an answering service employee who falls in love with one of her clients' voices and begins to meddle…

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By Leah G (45) on 26 May 2008

I haven't watched this movie in a while, but I enjoyed it…

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By Morris N (358) on 06 Jun 2007

It's worth seeing for Judy Holliday's performance and for Dean singing Just in Time alone. It's a charming movie…

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By Ashleigh S (188) on 07 Jun 2008

Judy Holliday doesn't play a dumb blonde! Miraculous! I loved this…

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By Catie G (10) on 07 Jun 2007

This movie makes me wish I were born about 40 years early so I wouldve had a chance with Dean Martin, he is to die for…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 15 Jun 2018

Judy Holliday recreated her Broadway role as switchboard operator Ella Peterson in Vincente Minnelli's faithful adaptation; Dean Martin is…

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