''Sex and the Single Girl'', 1962, movie poster painting
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''Sex and the Single Girl'', 1962, movie poster painting
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Sex and the Single Girl'', a 1964 American comedy film starring Natalie Wood and based on the best-selling self-help book of the same name by Helen Gurley Brown. Directed by Richard Quine, the film is a lighthearted and satirical look at relationships and romance in the early 1960s.
Natalie Wood plays the role of Dr. Helen Gurley Brown, a successful and modern woman who is also the author of a popular book titled "Sex and the Single Girl," which promotes female empowerment and independence. She dispenses advice on how single women can lead fulfilling lives without necessarily getting married.
The story takes a humorous turn when Bob Weston, played by Tony Curtis, a tabloid journalist posing as a psychologist, tries to interview Dr. Brown to expose her as a fraud. However, his plans are complicated when he becomes romantically involved with her. A series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps ensue as Bob tries to keep up the charade while navigating his growing feelings for Dr. Brown.
"Sex and the Single Girl" is a comedy of errors that pokes fun at gender roles and societal expectations of the time. It explores themes of female empowerment, independence, and the changing dynamics of relationships in the 1960s. The film also features other notable cast members, including Henry Fonda as Dr. Brown's husband and Lauren Bacall as the wife of Bob's publisher.
Natalie Wood's performance as Dr. Helen Gurley Brown is charismatic and reflective of the changing cultural attitudes of the era. Tony Curtis brings his trademark charm and comedic timing to the role of Bob Weston.
The film's humor is derived from its witty and satirical take on contemporary gender dynamics, and it offers a playful critique of the social norms of the time. "Sex and the Single Girl" remains a time capsule of the early 1960s, capturing the spirit of a period marked by shifting attitudes towards relationships and gender roles.
While the film may not be as well-known as some other romantic comedies of the era, it stands as an entertaining and relevant exploration of the challenges and opportunities faced by single women during that period and remains a part of Natalie Wood's diverse filmography.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
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November 2nd, 2022
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