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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 |
|---|
| George Murphy | Jerry Hendricks |
| Anne Shirley | Ellen Evans |
| Carole Landis | Kay Evans |
| Dennis Day | Dennis Day |
| Rafael Alcayde | Vandy Vandegrift / Vandy Vandergrift |
| Jean Ames | Googie |
| Mary Treen | Nancy |
| Alan Mowbray | John Robert Powers |
| Benny Goodman | Himself / Orchestra Conductor |
| Peggy Lee | Band Singer / Peggy Lee - Goodman Band Vocalist |
Directors
Writers
Eddie Moran, William A. Pierce, Harry Segall, Malvin Wald, John Robert Powers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Murphy | Jerry Hendricks |
| Anne Shirley | Ellen Evans |
| Carole Landis | Kay Evans |
| Dennis Day | Dennis Day |
| Rafael Alcayde | Vandy Vandegrift / Vandy Vandergrift |
| Jean Ames | Googie |
| Mary Treen | Nancy |
| Alan Mowbray | John Robert Powers |
| Benny Goodman | Himself / Orchestra Conductor |
| Peggy Lee | Band Singer / Peggy Lee - Goodman Band Vocalist |
| Harry Shannon | Mr. Hendricks |
| Helen MacKellar | Mrs. Hendricks |
| Willie Best | Men's Room Attendant |
| Dick Elliott | Emcee at Glee Club Competition / Beauty Pageant Announcer |
| William Benedict | Office Boy |
| George Chandler | Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend / Harry |
| Minerva Urecal | Maggie |
| Constance Purdy | School Board Member |
| Linda Stirling | Powers America Beauty Pageant Model / model |
| Benny Goodman and His Orchestra | Benny Goodman Orchestra |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Charles R. Rogers | Producer |
| John W. Rogers | Producer |
| Monroe Shaff | Producer |
