Jane the Horsewoman

On September 23, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 265

The Tall Men gave Jane the opportunity to show off the horse riding skills she had gained as kid on her family’s Van Nuys ranch.

More Jane & Bob on Location

On September 22, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 264

Here’s a second shot of Jane and Bob Waterfield on location during the filming of The Tall Men with Gable lounging in the background.

Waterfield on Location

On September 21, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 263

Robert Waterfield wasn’t thrilled about visiting Jane in Paris for the Gentlemen Marry Brunettes shoot, but was more than happy to journey to Durango, Mexico and hang out with Clark Gable on The Tall Men.

Gable and “Grandma

On September 20, 2021 by Christina With 0 Comments - Collection Spotlight

Year of Jane Russell: Day 262

Jane and Clark Gable loved working with each other on The Tall Men and Gable jokingly called her “grandma” which was his character’s nickname for her’s in the film.

Cattle Call

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

Year of Jane Russell: Day 261

The script for The Tall Men called for more heads of cattle than could be gathered in the States, so production took place in Durango, Mexico. Here’s Jane and Clark Gable on location.

A Fox-y Deal

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

Year of Jane Russell: Day 260

Jane’s third, and final, contract with Howard Hughes was a six picture deal. 20th Century-Fox quickly signed on to produced three of the films. the first being The Tall Men, co-starring Clark Gable and directed by Raoul Walsh.