Les Girls
Window Card promotes the 1957 musical comedy Les Girls, directed by George Cukor for MGM. This film is historically significant as it was Gene Kelly's last musical under his contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.Movie Overview, Director: George Cukor.
Stars: Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Kay Kendall, and Taina Elg.
Music: Features a score by Cole Porter.
Artistic Credit: The illustrations on this specific "window card" poster were created by the famous pin-up artist Alberto Vargas.
Plot Summary, The film uses a "Rashomon-style" narrative where the truth is explored through three different, conflicting points of view presented during a libel trial. The Conflict: Years after their dance troupe, "Barry Nichols and Les Girls," has dissolved, Sybil Wren (Kay Kendall) publishes a tell-all memoir. The Lawsuit: Her former fellow dancer, Angèle (Taina Elg), sues for libel over claims made in the book. The Perspectives: In court, both women give conflicting accounts of their past romantic entanglements with troupe leader Barry Nichols (Gene Kelly), until Barry finally takes the stand to give his version of the story.
Awards & Reception, Academy Awards: Won for Best Costume Design (Orry-Kelly) and received nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Sound. Golden Globes: Won Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy. Kay Kendall and Taina Elg both shared the award for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical.
Critical Note: While praised for its sophisticated visual style and performances, particularly Kendall's comic timing, it was a commercial failure at the time of its release.
Stars: Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Kay Kendall, and Taina Elg.
Music: Features a score by Cole Porter.
Artistic Credit: The illustrations on this specific "window card" poster were created by the famous pin-up artist Alberto Vargas.
Plot Summary, The film uses a "Rashomon-style" narrative where the truth is explored through three different, conflicting points of view presented during a libel trial. The Conflict: Years after their dance troupe, "Barry Nichols and Les Girls," has dissolved, Sybil Wren (Kay Kendall) publishes a tell-all memoir. The Lawsuit: Her former fellow dancer, Angèle (Taina Elg), sues for libel over claims made in the book. The Perspectives: In court, both women give conflicting accounts of their past romantic entanglements with troupe leader Barry Nichols (Gene Kelly), until Barry finally takes the stand to give his version of the story.
Awards & Reception, Academy Awards: Won for Best Costume Design (Orry-Kelly) and received nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Sound. Golden Globes: Won Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy. Kay Kendall and Taina Elg both shared the award for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical.
Critical Note: While praised for its sophisticated visual style and performances, particularly Kendall's comic timing, it was a commercial failure at the time of its release.
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