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Kitty is a 1945 film, a costume drama set in London during the 1780s, directed by Mitchell Leisen, based on the novel of the same name by Rosamond Marshall (published in 1943). The screenplay is by Karl Tunberg.
Cockney street urchin Kitty (Paulette Goddard) subsists on her meager takings as a pickpocket before the noted artist Thomas Gainsborough (Cecil Kellaway) stumbles across her and asks to paint...
- Romance
- Paulette Goddard
- Mitch Leisen
Kitty is sometimes referenced as being a 1945 film. In fact, while it had its premiere in 1945, it didn't open commercially until early 1946. It was a big hit and led to a new contract with a massive pay hike for Goddard: she went from $132,000 per year to $100,000 per picture.
Kitty is a 1945 film, a costume drama set in London during the 1780s, directed by Mitchell Leisen, based on the novel of the same name by Rosamond Marshall. The screenplay is by Karl Tunberg. It stars Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Constance Collier, Patric Knowles, Reginald Owen, and Cecil Kellaway as the English painter Thomas Gainsborough.
Directed by Mitchell Leisen. She made a career out of love. Pickpocket Kitty’s life changes when painter Thomas Gainsborough makes her portrait. The artwork gains the attention of Sir Hugh Marcy, who later decides to use her for his benefit. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
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- Mitchell Leisen
Kitty (1945) NR 10/16/1945 (US) Drama , Romance , History 1h 43m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? She made a career out of love. Overview. Pickpocket Kitty's life changes when painter Thomas Gainsborough makes her portrait. The artwork gains the attention of Sir Hugh Marcy, who later decides to use her for his benefit. Mitchell Leisen. Director.
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Kitty (1945) Directed by Mitchell Leisen. Set in 18th century London, a profligate nobleman grooms a beautiful Cockney pickpocket to marry into society as a lady.