Studio Sets by Robert Priestley

A long forgotten little gem with George Peppard as broken-down Private Eye in New York City.
'P.J.' Detweiler is a perfect role for Peppard and he plays it cool!
Greatly supported by Gayle Hunnicutt and Raymond Burr as sadistic, arrogant head of a big company.
A Con movie with nice twists, cynical dialog, gripping locations and studio sets, all framed by catchy music and cigar smoke.
The rough genre flick was directed by John Guillermin (El Condor).
Bud Westmore (1918–1973) was the make-up wizard for the bloody finale and Peppards action in the
'Gay Caballero' club.
Cinematographer Loyal Griggs (1906–1978) filmed some vibrant scenes of low-keyed eloquence and sizzling action. 
'When you go to kill, kill!'
7/10

German promotion material for 'P.J.' (1967).
New York City private eye P.J. (Peter Joseph) Detweiler - George Peppard.

'P.J.' and the Girls, Gayle Hunnicutt and Susan Saint James.
Gun in one hand ...Woman in the other!
The sexy Gayle Hunnicutt worked as a fashion model before pursuing acting.
After playing the costly mistress of the company boss in 'P.J.', 
she co-starred with James Garner in the 1969 private eye film 'Marlowe', 
in which her character was a glamorous Hollywood actress.
Gayle and George Peppard have some great scenes together. 
No matter what scene, she looks gorgeous in her specially designed costumes.
Famed gown designer Jean Louis (1907–1997) helps Gayle Hunnicutt with her costume.
For over forty years, Louis designed stage clothes for almost every star in Hollywood. 
Around sixty of his designs appeared in movies, and he was nominated for an Academy Award several times.
For example for the exciting Ronald Neame heist movie 'Gambit' (1966).
He won an Oscar for his designs in 'The Solid Gold Cadillac' in 1956.
Jean Louis worked as head designer for Columbia Pictures from 1944 to 1960. 
His most famous works include Rita Hayworth's black satin strapless dress from 'Gilda' (1946), 
Marlene Dietrich's celebrated beaded souffle stagewear for her cabaret world tours, as well as the sheer, 
sparkling gown Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy in 1962.
The Swingin' 60s. The world fits in a champagne glass.
'The Great Hall' - A Studio Set designed by Robert Priestley (1901–1986) for 'P.J.', 1967.
A big party on the Caribbean island 'St. Crispin', with location shooting on Santa Catalina Island (California).
'P.J.' was known during shooting as 'Criss Cross'.
Another 'Great Hall' Set piece by Robert Priestley - Caribbean punchbowl.
Bob Priestley was a very talented American set decorator. 
He won two Academy Awards ('Picnic', 'Sayonara') and was nominated for another in the category Best Art Direction.
'P.J.' was one of his last jobs as Set Decorator. 
The versatile decorator designed Sets for Western movies ('The Comancheros'), comedys ('Man's Favorite Sport?') 
and many other Genre productions.
John Guillermin (1925–2015) directing a scene with Gayle Hunnicutt and Raymond Burr. 
Splendid supporting performances!
Gayle wearing a sexy see-through gown designed by Jean Louis.
Another Priestley Set - Office of Raymond Burr. 
P.J. goes hurriedly through the office in search of clues.
The Gay Caballero Club - Set. 
The boys want to play with our private eye. A painful dance.
Some of the queens wear pretty rings and fingernails.
P.J. gets a few bloody scratches (Bud Westmore makeup) and is thrown into the garbage.
New York City Romance.
The movie is still waiting for an adequate release on blu-ray (Gayle Hunnicutt interview!/...).
'P.J.' is not even available on DVD!? Can that be? Peppard at his best!
That needs to change!
Old chewing gum card of George Peppard.

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