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The Powers Girl, sometimes retitled Hello, Beautiful, is a 1943 musical comedy film about women employed by John Robert Powers' modeling agency. Starring George Murphy, Anne Shirley, and Carole Landis, the film was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and based upon the book by John Robert Powers (played by Alan Mowbray in the film).
It was filmed during the height of the Big Band era and features Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Vocalist Peggy Lee sings with the band in an unbilled appearance during one sequence.
Original Release
01/15/1943
US Release
01/15/1943
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 Alcayde | Vandy Vandegrift / Vandy Vandergrift |
Helen MacKellar | Mrs. Hendricks |
Directors
Writers
John Robert Powers, Malvin Wald, William A. Pierce, Harry Segall, Eddie Moran
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 Alcayde | Vandy Vandegrift / Vandy Vandergrift |
Helen MacKellar | Mrs. Hendricks |
Harry Shannon | Mr. Hendricks |
Roseanne Murray | Edna Lambert |
Jayne Hazard | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Lillian Eggers | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Linda Stirling | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Evelyn Frey | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Eloise Hardt | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Patsy Mace | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Barbara Slater | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Rosemary Coleman | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Charles R. Rogers | Producer |
John W. Rogers | Producer |
Monroe Shaff | Producer |