Posts By Christina

Slight Authenticity

On October 19, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 292

Hot Blood may have not been the film Nick Ray originally envisioned, but there were aspects of it he was still immensely proud of which he felt accurately reflected customs of the Romani people.  

Hot Blooded Portrait

On October 18, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 291

Here’s another stunning portrait of Jane in Hot Blood.

More Hot Blood Horseplay

On October 17, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 290

Turns out, I own a lot of publicity photos from Hot Blood. Here’s another of Jane and shirtless Cornel Wilde.

More Hot Blood Photoshoot Fun

On October 16, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 289

Here’s another pic from the Hot Blood publicity shoot with Jane and Cornel Wilde. It’s one of my favorite sessions from any of Jane’s films. 

Spirited Photo Shoot

On October 15, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 288

Despite its shortcomings, Hot Blood is beautifully shot in Cinemascope and Technicolor and is gorgeous to look at. Plus Jane and Cornel Wilde look like they had a heck of good time doing this photo shoot. 

Jane and Nicholas Ray

On October 14, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 287

Jane had long wanted to work with director Nicholas Ray, but the shoot on Hot Blood was unpleasant for both. Jane was exhausted and Ray had lost his enthusiasm for the project after working on Rebel Without a Cause.

Lakershim Location Shoot

On October 13, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 286

Hot Blood was mainly shot at the Columbia Ranch (now Warner Bros.) in Burbank. One reoccurring location was at Lankershim & Hatteras in North Hollywood. It’s right around the corner from my house, so I’m often reminded of this film.

Exhausted Actress

On October 12, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 285

By the time Jane reported to Columbia for Hot Blood she had been working non-stop for a couple of years and was exhausted. It was a rare instance when she did not enjoy making a film

Casting Choices

On October 11, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 284

Nicholas Ray always wanted Jane for the lead in Hot Blood, and originally wanted Marlon Brando for the male lead. He wasn’t available so Cornel Wilde was ultimately cast.

The Hollywood Treatment

On October 10, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 283

Director Nicholas Ray originally envisioned his film No Return as an accurate portrayal of the Romani community in New York. By the time it was released as Hot Blood starring Jane and Cornel Wilde, it had turned into a very different film.