The Owl And The Pussycat Poster Daybill Original 1970 Barbra Streisand
Rare Daybill Poster.The Owl and the Pussycat is a 1970 American romantic comedy film directed by Herbert Ross from a screenplay by Buck Henry, based on the 1964 play of the same name by Bill Manhoff. In the original Broadway production (1964–1965), the "Owl" was played by actor Alan Alda. The film follows Doris (Barbra Streisand), a somewhat uneducated actress, model, and part-time prostitute who moves in temporarily with her neighbour Felix (George Segal), an intellectual aspiring writer. Despite their many obvious differences, the two begin to admire each other over time. Comedian and actor Robert Klein appears in a supporting role. Barbra Streisand received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.