Celebrities, Movies and Games: Bettie Page

The Notorious Bettie Page

Cast: Gretchen Mol, Chris Bauer, Jared Harris, David Strathairn, Sarah Paulson, Cara Seymour, John Cullum

In an incandescent performance, Gretchen Mol (The Shape of Things) stars as Bettie Page, who grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day. Complemented by an ensemble cast of acclaimed actors, such as David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) and Lili Taylor (High Fidelity), the film brings to vivid life Bettie's fascinating world.

Bettie Mae Page was born April 22, 1923 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a former American model who became famous in the 1950s for her fetish modeling and pin-up photos. She faded into obscurity in the 1960s but experienced a resurgence of popularity in the 1980s and now has a significant cult following.