Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!

NR 1954 · 98 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy, Drama

On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.

Directed by Frank Tashlin · Written by Alex Gottlieb

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