The Petty Girl
1950, English. Directed by Henry Levin.
She's Gorgeous
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Petty Girl
The Petty Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1950.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Henry LevinDirector
- Robert CummingsGeorge Petty, aka Andrew 'Andy' Tapp
- Joan CaulfieldProf. Victoria Braymore
- Elsa LanchesterDr. Crutcher
- Melville CooperBeardsley (Petty's butler, aka Uncle Ben)
- Audrey LongMrs. Connie Manton Dezlow
- Mary WickesProf. Whitman
- Frank OrthMoody (process server)
- John RidgelyPatrolman
- Dorothy AbbottDecember Petty Girl (uncredited)
- Gino CorradoBrush and Easel Waiter (uncredited)
- Pat FlahertyPoliceman #2 (uncredited)
- James GriffithRoyal Roof Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary McCarthy, Nat Perrin
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Petty Girl
Sneakerella
2022 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Big Store
1941 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Song Is Born
1948 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bo Burnham: What.
2013 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Animal Crackers
1930 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Footlight Parade
1933 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Day at the Races
1937 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Girl Can't Help It
1956 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Godspell
1973 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Petty Girl: quick answers
Is The Petty Girl worth watching?
The Petty Girl doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Petty Girl?
The Petty Girl runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Petty Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Petty Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Petty Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Petty Girl is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Petty Girl on?
The Petty Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1950. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Petty Girl?
If you liked The Petty Girl, try Sneakerella, The Big Store, A Song Is Born.
Who directed The Petty Girl?
The Petty Girl (1950) was directed by Henry Levin and stars Robert Cummings, Joan Caulfield, Elsa Lanchester.