New Faces (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, New Faces is a comedy and music film directed by Harry Horner, running about 98 minutes. “A front row seat for the FIRST musical revue in CinemaScope with STEREOPHONIC SOUND.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Carol Lawrence, performer/writer Mel Brooks (as Melvin Brooks), and lyricist Sheldon Harnick. The film was basically a reproduction of the stage revue with a thin plot added. The plot involved a producer and performer (Ronny Graham) in financial trouble and is trying to stave off an angry creditor long enough to open his show. A wealthy Texan offers to help out, on the condition that his daughter be in the show.
Who’s in it. New Faces stars Eartha Kitt as Eartha Kitt, Ronny Graham as Ronny Graham, Robert Clary as Robert Clary and Alice Ghostley as Alice Ghostley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, New Faces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Faces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Faces (1954)?
- In US, New Faces is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New Faces worth watching?
- New Faces holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Faces?
- New Faces stars Eartha Kitt, Ronny Graham, Robert Clary, Alice Ghostley and June Carroll.
- When was New Faces released?
- New Faces was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.