Posts in Category: Collection Spotlight

The French Line

On August 7, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 218

Following the success of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Howard Hughes figured he could produce his own musical set on a luxury liner, so Jane’s next film was The French Line opposite Gilbert Roland. 

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” 6-sheet

On August 6, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 217

After a little over a month of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, we’re wrapping up the posts on that film. Here’s the 6-sheet I purchased after catching auction fever last year. Isn’t it fab?

Remembering Marilyn

On August 5, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 216

Today marks 59 years since we lost Marilyn Monroe. Holding a good thought for Jane’s most magnificent co-star. 

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #16 Pt 2

On August 4, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 215

Here’s one more (adorable) photo of Jane in the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes wedding gown and the last image I have in this series. Hope you’ve enjoyed the JR GPB costume deep dive! 

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #16

On August 3, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 214

I don’t have photos or paperwork for costume change #15, so we’re jumping ahead to the final scene of the film where Jane and Marilyn wear these ultra 1950s wedding gowns.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #14

On August 2, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 213

Today’s costume is one both Jane and Marilyn wear briefly during a backstage scene at Chez Louis. It was also used in the musical number “Four French Dances” which was cut from the final film, but shows up briefly in the trailer. In this photo, Jane is wearing her Lorelei wig, though the board notes it does not go with this costume. 

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #13

On August 1, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 212

For Jane’s next costume, I only have the paperwork which designates the design as for the poster. Marilyn and Jane do indeed wear this outfit on the promo art and it’s also used to promote their Chez Louis act in the film.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #12

On July 31, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 211

Many of Jane’s costumes in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes are dark or primary colors, so I love the splash of pale pink with this navy blue ensemble for the Paris scenes.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #11

On July 30, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 210

Costume change #11 is only onscreen for a few moments, but this green wool number is a beaut. And with green shoes! I would totally wear this one to my library job.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Costume Change #10

On July 29, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 209

For this second evening gown, the same blue fox fur stole was used. Travilla would recycle this gown a couple of years later for Revolt of Mamie Stover publicity.