Jayne Mansfield: “Panic Button,” 1964

Jayne Mansfield, dazzling in a red bikini, is what you see in the iconic poster of “Panic Button.” This 1964 comedy follows a TV executive’s desperate ploy to avoid bankruptcy by staging a flop, only to accidentally create a hit. In her role as Angela, Jayne is the glamorous actress whose allure is central to the film’s unexpected success.

Jayne’s career kicked off in the 1950s with her breakout role in “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” She’s known for her performances in “The Girl Can’t Help It” and “Too Hot to Handle.” She snagged a Golden Globe for “Most Promising Newcomer” in 1957.