This Girl for Hire

Name: This Girl for Hire
Director: Jerry Jameson
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, TV Movie
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Bess Armstrong, Celeste Holm, Cliff DeYoung, Ray Walston, Roddy McDowall

1983Dir. Jerry Jameson1h 40m

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This Girl for Hire offers a quirky blend of comedy and mystery, and it’s clear from the start that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The tone is light-hearted, with B.T. Brady's klutzy antics providing a steady stream of laughs. The pacing feels like a classic TV pilot — a bit rushed at times as it crams in character introductions and plot setups. The dynamic between B.T. and her mother Zandra, a washed-up actress, adds a unique flair, contrasting the detective work with family drama. Performances are decent, with that vintage 80s charm, but it’s the offbeat vibe that really stands out here. You can see how it was aiming for a series; it has that episodic feel, and that’s part of its charm.

Features a unique mother-daughter dynamic.Captures the essence of 1980s TV movie vibes.Has a light-hearted approach to a murder mystery.