Films |
Because almost
all successful pin-up models (specifically during the 50s) eventually
decided to move on to the Silver Screen, there are a plethora of B-movies
out there whose stars began their careers modeling.
Listed below is information about the filmographies of just a few of the pin-up
models who eventually moved on to the movie biz:
Anita Ekberg
Ekberg's most famous role was in the Fellini Film La Dolce Vita (1960). She was never taken very seriously as an actress, though she played in over fifty films. View a complete list here.
Jayne Mansfield
Mansfield, whose popularity in her day rivaled that of Marilyn Monroe, starred in almost forty films.
Irish McCalla
Marilyn Monroe
Monroe played in over seventy films, some of which were television and documentary appearances.
Bettie Page
- Pin-Up Queen (1998)
- Bondage Queen (1998)
- Bettie Page Uncovered (1997)
- Body of a Female (1964)
Although
Bettie Page was not a burlesque performer by trade, she made significant
contributions in these burlesque films. It is interesting to note that
at the time the films were made, they were advertised as starring Burlesque
icons such as Tempest Storm and Chris La Chris, but all are now advertised
with emphasis on Bettie Page’s role. |
Teaserama (1955)- Varietease (1954)
- Striporama (1953)
Greta Thyssen
- Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers (1967)
- The Double-Barrelled Detective Story (1965)
- Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962)
- Three Blondes in His Life (1960)
- Shadows (1959)
- Sappy Bullfighters (1959)
- Terror is a Man (1959)
- Quiz Whiz (1958)
- The Beast of Budapest (1958)
- Pies and Guys (1958)
- Accused of Murder (1956)
- Bus Stop (1956)
Mamie Van Doren
Given that Van Doren has played in over forty films, I will not list them all here. However, you can read about all of them at this website.
Diane Webber
- The Trial of Billy Jack (1974)
- The Witchmaker (1969)
- Sinthia, the Devil's Doll (1968)
- The Swinger (1966)
- Mermaids of Tiburon (1962)
- This is My Body -- (1960s?) A hard-to-find film by Russ Meyer.
General
- Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill! -- By Russ Meyer
Websites:
- http://www.imdb.com
This is a link to The Internet Movie Database. Here you'll find lots of information about old movies as well as whatever is currently out in theaters.- http://www.cultsirens.com/
This website pays tribute to many female film stars from the past that have fallen into obscurity.- http://www.chixinflix.com
Although it still appears to be under construction, this is a great place to find the filmography of almost all your favorite pin-up models. It also includes some biographical information and trivia about certain actresses. Beware: lots of pop-up ads and some of them are graphic.
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