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Bookmark this pageThe 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.Author: TJ
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- Phil Hawkins said...
- Posted on Apr 27 2009 11:47 Highly entertaining. My favourtite film of all time. I saw it at the Regal Cinema in Edmonton, North London in September 1964. I've only seen it three times on television since then. Can anyone tell me why it's not available on DVD or video tape?
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Cast & crew
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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