Posts in Category: Collection Spotlight
Jane & Marilyn: Practice Make Perfect
Year of Jane Russell: Day 178
Jane and Marilyn started working on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in October 1952, but before the cameras could roll, the pair rehearsed the musical numbers for weeks with Jack Cole and Gwen Verdon. Neither were dancers, so Cole choregraphed the numbers to fit their abilities, and it worked wonderfully.
It’s Time for “Blondes”
Year of Jane Russell: Day 177
We’ve reach the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes point in the Year of Jane Russell, and I hope you’re as big a fan as I am, because we’re spending the next month or so with Dorothy and Lorelei! Don’t you just love finding new places to wear diamonds?
Jane & Marilyn Cement-aversary
Year of Jane Russell: Day 176
Today marks 68 years since Jane and Marilyn Monroe were immortalized in cement when they sunk their hands and feet into the courtyard at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. True to form, Jane wore her actual shoes, rather than opting for a smaller size like some before her.
Jane & Mitch
Year of Jane Russell: Day 174
Even though Jane and Robert Mitchum only made two films together, they became lifelong friends. Here they are sharing a light moment at a Palms Springs resort.
French “Outlaw” Poster
Year of Jane Russell: Day 173
This arrived in the mail today. Now that the research is complete and the book is out, did I really need to purchase this French Grande from The Outlaw? Probably not, but it was a great price and only Jane and Howard Hughes are listed, so I couldn’t resist!
Simply Jane
Year of Jane Russell: Day 172
As I recover from a packed Jane Russell book launch/centennial celebration weekend, here’s another lovely portrait of Jane from the stash of original 8×10 negatives I shared earlier in the year.
Happy 100th Jane!
Year of Jane Russell: Day 171
Today marks what would have been Jane’s 100th birthday! She left a lot of herself for us to enjoy, so put on your favorite Jane Russell film today (or discover one you haven’t seen)!
Or you can join me and Larry Edmunds Bookshop for a virtual celebration at 6pm PST! Register HERE.
Jane and Father Roy
Year of Jane Russell: Day 170
In honor of Father’s Day, here’s Jane and her father, Roy Russell circa 1925.
Jane on the Road to Bali
Year of Jane Russell: Day 169
Jane visit pal Bob Hope on the set of “Road to Bali.” Jane herself makes an amusing cameo at the end of the film wearing one of her Son of Paleface costumes.
Jane and Bob Reunited
Year of Jane Russell: Day 168
This image of Jane and Bob Hope is around the time of Son of Paleface. Each always spoke fondly of the other.