Saw this movie at the Polk Theatre this weekend, what a fascinating movie.
Betty Page was the famous 'model' in the 50s who was in 'men's magazines' dressed in corsets, leather, spiked heels, etc. The movie progresses from her religious upbringing through to her being 'born again'. According to the movie, Betty knew that what she did conflicted with her religious upbringing, but did it because it was the one thing that God made her to do well.
The funny thing about the whole movie is that what she did for public consumption was pretty much tame by later standards; in the pre-Playboy days women wearing underwear w/whips, and posing for 'bondage' photos was deemed 'smut'. (Though oddly enough smut is actually a fungus that lives on corn kernels!)
So, a fascinating look at pre-permissive society, and a person whose fame came from just enjoying what she did(we should all be so lucky).
And the actress who played Betty did a phenomenal job, if you get a chance to see this movie, make sure you see it; or buy it on DVD.
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