The Petty Girl (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1950, The Petty Girl is a comedy and music film directed by Henry Levin, running about 87 minutes. “She's Gorgeous” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An artist famous for his calendar portraits of beautiful women becomes fascinated by a prim and proper professor and tries to get her to pose for his arwork. She declines his offer, but he's determined not to take no for an answer.
Who’s in it. The Petty Girl stars Robert Cummings as George Petty, aka Andrew 'Andy' Tapp, Joan Caulfield as Prof. Victoria Braymore, Elsa Lanchester as Dr. Crutcher and Melville Cooper as Beardsley (Petty's butler, aka Uncle Ben), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Petty Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Petty Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Petty Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Petty Girl (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Petty Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Petty Girl worth watching?
- The Petty Girl holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Petty Girl?
- The Petty Girl stars Robert Cummings, Joan Caulfield, Elsa Lanchester, Melville Cooper and Audrey Long.
- When was The Petty Girl released?
- The Petty Girl was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.