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The Beauty Jungle (1964)

Director: Val Guest

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From Time Out Film Guide

Typist Janette Scott signs up for a beauty contest and before long she's wearing the 'Miss Globe' crown and sash in this vapid would-be exposé. The path to the gutter is, however, as swift as it is predictable. Shot in 'Scope with guest appearances by, among others, Sid James, Sterling Moss and the Duchess of Bedford.

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Director: Val Guest

Producer: Val Guest

Cast: Ian Hendry, Janette Scott, Ronald Fraser, Edmund Purdom, Jean Claudio, Kay Walsh, Norman Bird, Tommy Trinder, Sid James, Lionel Blair full cast

Duration: 114 mins


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