Desk Set

August. 02,1957      NR
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.

Spencer Tracy as  Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn as  Bunny Watson
Gig Young as  Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell as  Peg Costello
Dina Merrill as  Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall as  Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson as  Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe as  Smithers
Nicholas Joy as  Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens as  Alice

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