Written and direced by Frank Tashlin, based on the play by George Axelrod, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) served as a vehicle to showcase the curvaceous beauty of blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield. The story centers on an advertising man who seeks out a sexy movie star to endorse a lipstick product, hoping it will bring a big break for his work. Much of the film pokes fun at the limitations of 1950's television, which was then viewed as a nuisance and threat to the movie industry. Jayne Mansfield oozes sexual magnetism and erotic energy in her role as the starlet. The supporting cast is good as well, including Tony Randall, Joan Blondell, John Williams and Groucho Marx in a cameo role.
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Jayne Mansfield
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? 1957: Groucho Marx and Jayne Mansfield
Directed by Frank Tashlin, The Girl Can't Help It (1956) was a major star-making vehicle for Jayne Mansfield and unintentionally became one of the most prominent showcases of early real-life Rock & Roll talent. The story concerns a mobster who hires an agent to turn his sexy girlfriend into a star. Proving that she was more than just "The Poor Man's Marilyn Monroe", Jayne Mansfield proved that she had legitimate talents of her own... she was sexy, witty, beautiful, graceful and gifted in song and dance. The music soundtrack became a character in it's own right, with future legends Fats Domino, Eddie Cochran, Julie London, Ray Anthony, The Platters and Little Richard (who also sings the title song) all performing in person and playing themselves. The supporting cast is great too, including Tom Ewell and Edmond O'Brien.
