Strolling around the Studio Lot: Katie Did It - 1951

Ann Blyth, Mark Stevens, and Jesse White of Katie Did It (1951) take the customary "linking arms and strolling around the studio lot" picture that was a common part of the publicity photo campaign.

Note Ann's rolled bangs, an early 1950s hairstyle that she wore only in this film.  From my book on Ann's career, Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star.:

Katie Did It (1951) is the first of four films to be released in 1951.  In the timeline of Ann’s movie career, Katie Did It is sandwiched between two big hits: the drama Our Very Own (1950), and the musical, The Great Caruso (1951).  It seems to have been obscured by them both.  It’s a shame, because Katie is a pleasant comedy, that, while not a demanding challenge for its talented cast, nevertheless is quite enjoyable, provides Ann with another shot at demonstrating her comedic skills, and most rare—allows her to sing a bit.  Also, it allows us to see the star, famed for refusing to do cheesecake photos, posing for a painting in a bathing suit.  Thus, intentionally or unintentionally, the film pokes fun at Ann’s own real-life modesty as much as it does her prim New England librarian character...