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The Notorious Bettie Page is a 2005 American biographical drama film directed by Mary Harron. The screenplay by Harron and Guinevere Turner focuses on 1950s pinup and bondage model Bettie Page , portrayed by Gretchen Mol .
Bettie Mae Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008) was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. [2] [3] She was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue eyes, and trademark bangs have influenced artists for generations.
The Notorious Bettie Page, released in 2005, starred Gretchen Mol as Bettie Page, the 1950s pinup model who became a sexual icon. The film shows Page as the daughter of religious and conservative parents, as well as the fetish symbol who became a target of a Senate investigation of pornography. About the film, Harron said in 2006:
Gretchen Mol (born November 8, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Gillian Darmody in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). She also appeared in the films Rounders (1998), Celebrity (1998), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), The Notorious Bettie Page (2005) – in which she played the title character – 3:10 to Yuma (2007), and Manchester by the Sea (2016).
The Notorious Bettie Page (2005) – biographical drama film focusing on 1950s pinup and bondage model Bettie Page [91] On the Mountain of Tai Hang (Mandarin: 太行山上 ) (2005) – Chinese historical film about the newly formed Eighth Route Army , led by general commander Zhu De , marching east cross the Yellow River to form Mount Tai Hang ...
Tara Lyn Subkoff (born December 10, 1972) [2] [3] [4] is an American actress, conceptual artist, director, and fashion designer.. Raised in Connecticut, Subkoff relocated to Los Angeles in 1991, enrolling at the Otis College of Art and Design before pursuing an acting career.
Bettie Page Reveals All is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Mark Mori about the life history and cultural influence of Bettie Page. [2] It was written by Doug Miller. Much of its narration is from audiotape interviews with Page.
Bettie Page was also summoned to the hearings but was never called to testify (parts of the hearings are recreated in the film The Notorious Bettie Page). She retired from modeling soon afterwards. Because of the political, social and legal pressures he faced, Klaw closed his storefront business and burned many of his negatives.