Posts in Category: Collection Spotlight
Portrait with a Pooch
Year of Jane Russell: Day 259
I’m not sure who the pooch is with Jane in this photo, but they’re both adorable!
Stylish Jane
Year of Jane Russell: Day 258
Here’s a striking portrait of Jane from around the time of Gentlemen Marry Brunettes.
One More in Color
Year of Jane Russell: Day 257
Before we get back into her films, here’s one more image of Jane looking fierce and fabulous in color.
Even More Jane in Color
Year of Jane Russell: Day 256
Can there really be too many color photos of Jane posing in front of the sunken fireplace area of her Sherman Oaks home? I say no!
More Jane in Color
Year of Jane Russell: Day 255
Here’s another fabulous color photo of Jane. This one was taken at the home in Sherman Oaks she helped design with architect Kemper Nomland Jr.
Malibu Getaway
Year of Jane Russell: Day 254
Here’s a lovely color pic of Jane at her Malibu home in the 1950s, where the family would escape the San Fernando Valley heat during the summer.
That Film Needed Marilyn
Year of Jane Russell: Day 253
One of the problems with Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is that it deceptively sets the viewer up to watch a sequel to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but doesn’t deliver. The film “needed Marilyn,” Jane later mused. “No
doubt about it.”
Back With Hughes
Year of Jane Russell: Day 252
Jane’s first foray into independent producing with Gentlemen Marry Brunettes was bumpy and probably contributed to her decision to sign a third and final contract with Howard Hughes.
Some Fun
Year of Jane Russell: Day 251
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is not the strongest title in Jane’s filmography, but it does have some high energy moments that are a lot of fun.
They Just Weren’t Broad Enough
Year of Jane Russell: Day 250
Despite its large budget, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes did not resonate with audiences. Jane later said, “I felt that a big expensive production was being hung on my shoulders, and they just weren’t broad enough.”