The Affairs of Dobie Gillis_
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Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dreamville, does not share her affection for Dobie. An English essay which almost revolutionizes English instruction, and Dobie's role in a chemistry lab explosion convinces Mr. Hammer he is right. Pansy is sent off broken-hearted to an Eastern school, but with the help of Happy Stella Kolawski's all-girl band, several hundred students and an enraged police force, Dobie secures Pansy's return to Grainbelt.
Starring
Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dr...
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis is a Comedy, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (16)
Debbie Reynolds
Pansy Hammer
Bobby Van
Dobie Gillis
Barbara Ruick
Lorna Ellingboe
Bob Fosse
Charlie Trask
Hanley Stafford
George Hammer
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Eleanor Hammer
Hans Conried
Prof. Pomfritt
Charles Lane
Prof. Obispo
AM
Archer MacDonald
Harry Dorcas
Kathleen Freeman
Stella Kowalski
Almira Sessions
Aunt Naomi
Willis Bouchey
Dr. Askit (uncredited)
Charles Halton
The Dean (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Mr. Hammersmith (uncredited)
Donald Elson
Advisor (uncredited)
Suzanne Alexander
Co-Ed
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What is The Affairs of Dobie Gillis about?
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis - women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy's father, even though and maybe because she says she's in dreamville, does not share her affection for Dobie. An English essay which almost revolutionizes English instruction, and Dobie's role in a chemistry lab explosion convinces Mr. Hammer he is right. Pansy is sent off broken-hearted to an Eastern school, but with the help of Happy Stella Kolawski's all-girl band, several hundred students and an enraged police force, Dobie secures Pansy's return to Grainbelt.
How long is The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
The cast of The Affairs of Dobie Gillis includes Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick, Bob Fosse, Hanley Stafford.
What is the rating of The Affairs of Dobie Gillis?
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Romance