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Cover Girl (1944)

★ 6.7Approved107 minDirector: Charles Vidor

1944 film by Charles Vidor

Cover Girl is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Charles Vidor, and starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. The film tells the story of a chorus girl given a chance at stardom when she is offered an opportunity to be a highly paid cover girl. It was one of the most popular musicals of the war years.

Primarily a showcase for Hayworth, the film has lavish modern and 1890s costumes, eight dance routines for Hayworth, and songs by Jerome Kern and Ira Gershwin, including "Long Ago (and Far Away)".

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Cover Girl about?
Cover Girl (1944) — Rusty Parker, a red-headed leggy dancer at Danny McGuire's Night Club in Brooklyn, wants to be a successful Broadway star. She enters a contest to be a 'Cover Girl' as a stepping-stone in her career. She reminds the publisher, John Coudair, of his lost love, showgirl Maribelle Hi
Is Cover Girl based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Cover Girl scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.