''The Girl Can't Help It'', with Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield, 1956 is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on April 16th, 2021.
''The Girl Can't Help It'', with Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield, 1956
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''The Girl Can't Help It'', a 1956 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Tom Ewell... more
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''The Girl Can't Help It'', with Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield, 1956
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''The Girl Can't Help It'', a 1956 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield. The film is a humorous and satirical take on the world of rock 'n' roll and the music industry during the mid-1950s.
The story centers around Tom Miller, portrayed by Tom Ewell, who is a down-on-his-luck talent agent struggling to make a name for himself. Tom's fortunes take an unexpected turn when he is hired by a gangster named Marty "Fats" Murdock (played by Edmond O'Brien) to transform his girlfriend, Jerri Jordan (Jayne Mansfield), into a famous rock 'n' roll star.
Jerri is a curvaceous and seemingly dimwitted blonde bombshell who captures the attention of every man she encounters. She is, however, a terrible singer, and Tom must work tirelessly to groom her into a successful performer. Along the way, Tom faces numerous challenges and obstacles as he navigates the competitive and often corrupt music industry.
"The Girl Can't Help It" is a musical comedy that parodies the emerging rock 'n' roll culture of the 1950s, with numerous musical performances by well-known artists of the time, including Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Platters, and others. These musical interludes contribute to the film's lively and energetic atmosphere.
One of the film's notable features is the use of Technicolor and Cinemascope, which enhances its visual appeal and showcases Jayne Mansfield's iconic hourglass figure and glamorous image. The film's humor primarily relies on sight gags, slapstick comedy, and Tom Ewell's comedic timing as he tries to navigate the chaos surrounding Jerri's transformation into a star.
"The Girl Can't Help It" is not only a comedy but also a reflection of the changing cultural landscape of the 1950s, as rock 'n' roll music gained popularity and influence in American society. The film pokes fun at the music industry's exploitation of talent and the notion that even someone with limited musical ability could become a star with the right marketing and promotion.
Overall, "The Girl Can't Help It" is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy that captures the spirit of its era and remains a notable entry in the history of rock 'n' roll-themed films. Jayne Mansfield's charismatic performance and the film's memorable musical sequences have contributed to its enduring popularity among fans of both comedy and music from the 1950s.
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April 16th, 2021