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Insert vintage movie poster for the 1950 Technicolor musical romantic comedy
The Petty Girl. The film is a fictionalized account of the life of real-life pin-up artist George Petty, who was famous for his "Petty Girls" illustrations in Esquire magazine during the 1930s to 1950s.
Key Details
Title: The Petty Girl (known as Girl of the Year in the UK)
Release Date: August 17, 1950 (New York)
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Stars: Robert Cummings as artist George Petty and Joan Caulfield as Professor Victoria Braymore, the prim college professor he tries to convince to pose for him.
Supporting Cast: Includes Elsa Lanchester and Melville Cooper. A young Tippi Hedren also made her uncredited film debut as one of the models.
Music: Features original songs with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
The movie poster highlights the glamorous nature of the film, focusing on the beautiful women (the "Petty Girls") and the Technicolor format. |
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