The Powers Girl (1943)

Director:

Norman Z. McLeod

Writers:

Eddie Moran, William A. Pierce (story),

Stars:

George Murphy, Anne Shirley, Carole Landis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Murphy	...	Jerry Hendricks
Anne Shirley	...	Ellen Evans
Carole Landis	...	Kay Evans
Dennis Day	...	Dennis Day
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra	...	Benny Goodman Orchestra
Alan Mowbray	...	John Robert Powers
Jean Ames	...	Googie
Mary Treen	...	Nancy
Rafael Storm	...	Vandy Vandegrift
Helen MacKellar	...	Mrs. Hendricks
Harry Shannon	...	Mr. Hendricks
Roseanne Murray	...	Edna Lambert
Jayne Hazard	...	Model in Waiting Room
Lillian Eggers	...	Model
Linda Stirling	...	Model

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on book

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Genres:

Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hello Beautiful

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charles R. Rogers Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Pawn Stars: Pom Pom Pawn (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Partners"
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Kim Gannon

User Reviews

Musical fluff

This film is based on the real Powers Girls (among the real life graduates are Grace Kelly, Lee Remick, Jennifer Jones)and shows Anne Shirley and Carole Landis at their best. Top accolades to Benny Goodman and his orchestra and some great dancing and singing. Plot is paper thin but summarized incorrectly by Maltin. Anne Shirley is the one who sacrifices a potential windfall from a lawsuit to better the career of her sister Carole who wants to become a Powers girl. Landis is particularly luminous and believable. I was saddened to read of her suicide a few years later. I gave it a 5 out of 10.