Georgy Girl (Columbia Pictures) (1966)

Praise Indeed! With almost a hundred movie actresses in and out of his arms during 30 years on the screen, James Mason can speak about them with authority—but rarely does. Mason broke his rule, however, for his new leading lady, Lynn Redgrave, with whom he Starseaveunenn.. Theatre in “Georgy Girl,’ Columbia Pictures release also starring Alan Bates. “I don’t have to be a prophet to predict that she’ll soon become one of the most popular stars the screen has ever presented,” he says. In the title role of the ultra-modern love story, Lynn plays a shy, young woman who desperately seeks an affair, and as deliberately erects barriers to prevent it. Mason says that Lynn’s role demanded an actress with a natural flair for high comedy plus the subtlety necessary to shade the character with poignancy. “There are no established stars who could play such a girl,” he says, “And the popular young actresses on the way up couldn’t handle it, either. It took more talent than can be found in former beauy contest winners or models.” Mason believes the secret to Lynn’s powerful dramatic ability is her short but impressive background as a stage actress. “Lynn’s been a member of Britain’s National Theater Company since its inception. Under Larry Olivier’s direction, she’s played leading roles with the most demanding repertory company in the world today. She’s appeared in everything from Shakespeare to Brecht, working with actors who are dedicated to the art of drama,” he says. Charlotte Rampling also stars in “Georgy Girl,” an Everglades production directed by Silvio Narizzano from a screenplay by Margaret Forster and Peter Nichols. Sofa, So Good Five days of red-hot love making on a battered living room sofa had Alan Bates longing for a change — in furniture. The actor’s marathon romancing took place during the filming of “Georgy Girl,” ultra-modern Columbia Pictures comedy at the Theatre. Two girls were involved—but at different times. Lynn Redgrave, who co-stars in the movie with Bates and James Mason, was his partner in three instances and Charlotte Rampling, who also stars in the frank love story, for two additional scenes. All were filmed consecutively. By the fifth day, Bates had developed an intense dislike of the settee used as his playground. “The front seat of a compact car would be more comfortable,” he complained. “I’ve become intimately acquainted with every broken spring in that thing.” Despite his limited, uncomfortable area of operation, the handsome young actor’s versatility with kisses, clutches, pets and hugs delighted director Silvio Narizzano. “Kach embrace looks original,” Narizzano gloated, “Alan is obviously drawing on a fund of previous experiences.” Bates, on the other hand, had his own explanation: “I’m as inventive as the next guy,” Bates groaned, “but there are only so many Ways you can use a sofa—especially one designed by the Marquis de Sade.” eee eee Dance Teacher Working with 24 children from a London dance academy, actress Lynn Redgrave proved so expert in directing their interpretive dancing for scenes in “Georgy Girl,” Columbia Pictures release at thes... . Theatre with James Mason and Alan Bates also starred, the director of the school offered her a permanent job as staff instructress, to be sandwiched in between her movie and stage appearances. Op-Art Styles A startling study in clothing contrast is created by Great Britain’s famous designer, Mary Quant for “Georgy Girl,” sensational new Columbia Pictures release at the ....... Theatre. Miss Quant’s vivid, op-art, thigh-high fashions are in marked contrast to the dowdy, bargain basement wardrobe worn in the movie by Lynn Redgrave. It’s all part of the plot of the frank, ultra-modern love story with Lynn, co-starring with James Mason and Alan Bates, as a gawky, plain Jane who’s certain she’s unattractive to men and deliberately dresses in shapeless, unbecoming clothes to prove herself right. On the other hand, Lynn’s roommate, Charlotte Rampling, is a popular, “with it” young nymph who dashes .about -London in high style, merrily juggling a string of eager lovers. Charlotte wears the exciting new Mary Quant originals designed exclusively for “Georgy Girl.” They include op-art jersey dresses, coats and a severely tailored black corded silk ankle length evening skirt with matching jacket and white chiffon blouse. Miss Quant, probably today’s biggest single influence on young fashion in the world, was born in London in 1934. After art school studies and a couple of years designing for a leading milliner, she opened a dress shop aptly named Bazaar in the Chelsea district of London. The young bohemian Chelsea crowd loved her dashing junior jumpers and shifts, and her fantastic displays of kookie clothes. By 1959 she had her own factory and a second Bazaar shop in London’s elegant Knightsbridge section. Her way-out clothes sold even to staid department stores, which opened special Mary Quant boutiques. Silvio Narizzano_ directed “Georgy Girl,” an Everglades production, from a screenplay by Margaret Forster and Philip Nichols based on a novel by Margaret Forster. Robert A. Gladston and Otto Plaschkes produced the film, In Cameo Role Actress Rachel Kempson, wife of actor Sir Michael Redgrave and mother of Lynn Redgrave, star of Georgy Girl” at the..... Theatre, makes one of her rare professional appearances — the first ever with her daughter — in a cameo role for the highly contemporary comedy at the.... Theatre, She plays the wife of co-star James Mason who wants Lynn to live with him. Alan Bates also stars in the Columbia Pictures release. Silvio Narizzano directed “Georgy Girl,” an Everglades production, from a screenplay by Margaret Forster and Philip Nichols based on a novel by Margaret Forster. Robert A. Gladston and Otto Plaschkes produced the film, Special Set The ladies’ restroom of London’s Hyde Park Corner subway station was “borrowed” by Columbia Pictures at two o’clock in the morning to film a comedy scene in “Georgy Girl” of actress Lynn Redgrave washing her hair to rid it of an unwelcome coiffeur. Lynn co-stars in the ultra-modern film comedy with James Mason and Alan Bates, at the Parente semtats Theatre. Plays Host Alan Bates’ swank bachelor flat in London was used as a temporary dressing room by his co-stars James Mason and Lynn Redgrave during bitter cold location filming for “Georgy Girl,” now atthe...... Theatre. Bates lives directly opposite St. Mark’s Church, which was used to film a winter wedding scene for the Columbia Pictures release. (Mat IA; Still No. 99) Lynn Redgrave as ''Georgy Girl" is attracted to carefree Alan Bates in this scene from the new Co lumbia Pictures release, also starring James Mason and Charlotte Rampling. The contemporary romantic comedy was directed by Silvio Narizzano. Young Fashions SS British couturiere Mary Quant, whose op-art designs have revolutionized the fashion industry, created the wardrobe worn by young Charlotte. Rampling for her role in “Georgy Girl,” ultramodern Columbia Pictures release also starring James Mason, Alan Bates and Lynn Redgrave at the Theatre. Former Mode ——— Charlotte Rampling is a slender, beautiful 20-year-old Londoner with long brown hair and gray eyes, currently to be seen in “Georgy Girl,” starring James Mason, Alan Bates and Lynn Redgrave at the ...... Theatre. In this frank and contemporary modern story, she plays an icecold beauty whose love affairs are craved by Georgy, her gawky, warm-hearted roommate. After Charlotte made a hit as the feminine lead in her first film, “Rotten to the Core,” she began taking drama lessons at London’s Royal Court Theatre. She is a former model, who always had been interested in acting. Her father, Godfrey L. Rampling, is a retired Army officer, an athlete and winner of an Olympic gold medal for the 440yard relay in Berlin, 1936. He also ran for Great Britain at Los Angeles in 1932. Charlotte understandably is a keen sportswoman, expert in skiing, water-skiing, skating, riding, swimming and tennis, “Georgy Girl” is an Everglades production scripted by Margaret Forster and Peter Nichols from her novel. General Advance Lynn Redgrave, daughter of Michael Redgrave and sister of Vanessa, moves into the star spotlight on her own, in the title role of “Georgy Girl,” the delightful new Columbia Pictures release at the...... Theatre on Miss Redgrave, whose earlier screen appearances were in minor roles in “Tom Jones” and “The Girl With Green Eyes,” reportedly makes a sensational stellar bow in the new comedy, appearing as a gawky plain Jane who tries to hide her desperate need for romance by her clowning and her wit. According to Hollywood, Miss Redgrave will become the “personal discovery” of every moviegoer, so adroit and appealing is her performance. Despite her family background, Miss Redgrave is only five years away from her initial decision to act. She now is an important member of Laurence Olivier’s world-famous National Theatre Company, reputedly the most demanding repertory company in the world. That she possesses the subtlety and skill to make her “Georgy Girl” characterization so poignant is a tribute to her training and talent. James Mason and Alan Bates are co-starred with Miss Redgrave in “Georgy Girl.” Mason plays a wealthy, loveless and childless businessman who watched her grow up in his own home, the daughter of his domestics, and no longer regards her as a “daughter” but as a woman with whom he wants to se ee ee we live. Bates appears as an irre sponsible young bank clerk whose love affair with Georgy’s roommate ends in marriage; even before the arrival of their baby, he comes to realize that he chose the wrong girl. Charlotte Rampling, a former model, also stars as the selfish young woman whose romantic freedom is so strongly envied, and whose baby is so warmly welcomed by the ungainly “Georgy Girl.” The story of “Georgy Girl” is told with warmth, wit and supreme understanding, Silvio Narizzano directed the Everglades production from a screenplay by Margaret Forster and Peter Nichols based on a novel by Margaret Forster. Robert A. Goldston and Otto Plaschkes produced the film. Advance Notice ——s= James Mason, Alan Bates and Lynn Redgrave are starred in “Georgy Girl,” ultra-modern new Columbia Pictures release at the Theatre starting ...... Charlotte Rampling also stars. Robert A. Goldston and Otto Plaschkes produced “Georgy Girl,” based on a screenplay by Margaret Forster and Peter Nichols from a novel by Margaret Forster. The Everglades production was directed by Silvio Narizzano. Fifth To Star ————— Lynn Redgrave, who plays the title role in the frank, love story, “Georgy Girl” at the ....Theatre, is the fifth member of her family to achieve prominence in the acting profession. Lynn’s father is England’s distinguished actor Sir Michael Redgrave, her mother is well-known actress Rachel Kempson, her elder sister, Vanessa, is starred. on the stage, screen and television, and her 26-year-old brother, Corin, is soon to be seen in “A Man For All Seasons.” James Mason and Alan Bates co-star with Lynn in “Georgy Girl,” a Columbia Pictures release. ‘Georgy Girl’ Fortunately for 5 foot-10 in. Lynn Redgrave, her curves are mostly in the wrong places. Regardless of her outstanding acting ability, the young actress feels she never would have been chosen for the title part in “Georgy Girl,” the Columbia Pictures release at the ...... Theatre with James Mason and Alan Bates also starred, if her face and figure had shaped up to usual movie glamor girl standards. As Georgy, Lynn plays a sensitive, shy young woman who hungers for a real love affair. She masks her unhappiness by deliberately dressing unattractively and by mocking, outrageous jokes which cover her real feelings. “I had no problems looking the part,” says Lynn. “Y’m just not the beauty contest winner type.” Instead, Lynn brings to the screen four years of brilliant experience as a stage actress with England’s National Theater Company. She’s the daughter of England’s distinguished actor, Sir Michael Redgrave, and actress Rachel Kempson, Her elder sister, Vanessa, is a successful actress and her 26-year-old brother, Corin, is soon to be seen in “A Man For All Seasons.” Lynn made her motion picture debut in a small role in “Tom Jones.” She followed it up with a featured part as Rita Tushingham’s friend in “Girl With Green Eyes.” A serious actress despite her flair for high comedy, Lynn admits she had many a nervous moment in her role of Georgy although, she says, she finds acting for the cameras much less frightening then appearing on the stage. “I just lived from scene to scene and left all the responsibility to Silvio Narizzano, the director. If I were doing the part on the stage and evaluating my whole performance, I’d have been a wreck.” As to her future as a motion picture star, Lynn has no wideeyed illusions. “Parts like Georgy are few and far between,” she says. “I’m a stage actress, under contract to the National Theater Company—and my work there comes first.” Georgy Ted Peg Hospital Sister Hospital Nurse Salesman THE CAST eC en ear ven reer oe hae MES Tt ee James Mason ae, See Alan Bates Lynn Redgrave _....... Charlotte Rampling ee Ce ee 1 ee een Soe Ree Tee Le mali os: eae Bill Owen Clare Kelly ......... Rachel Kempson Bt ee ee gsi. 202. hs Se et Denise Coffey Dorothy Alison Peggy Thorpe-Bates Beh Sctaa a. Pichia) arieeceded iad Uh 6 og es Dandy Nichols FER AMTeUM red: etwas sana tet eae Rie Re Oke) a oiler epee Terence Soall sn a eal sR a Jolyan Booth SSSSEE_____——________|Vjr}rjyay_”mmrr— Page 19