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| Jane Russell posing for poster art for Howard Hughes' The Outlaw (1943) The actress best known for starring alongside Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes died today at her home, she was 89. Her career began when she was discovered by Howard Hughes, she was working as a receptionist at his dentist at the time. Immediately Howard Hughes' controversial western The Outlaw got the unknown Jane Russell noticed. I always really liked her performance in Gentleman Prefer Blondes, as Marilyn Monroes less flighty dance and singing partner. Me and sister used to watch this movie religiously, her solo olympic pool side number "Ain't there anyone here for love" always gave us a laugh with the half nude back ups, not to mention she was also a really great singer. She made only 29 films in her career that spanned from 1943 - 1986, but she never really got to show off her singing and comedic talent in a movie as good as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which seems like a shame. You will be missed! |
28.2.11
"The girl with the summer-hot lips... and the winter-cold heart" R.I.P Jane Russell
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I really think Jane was one of the great comic actresses of the 20th Century. She was well know for her figure--and she did indeed have an amazing one--but I think it was her razor sharp wit and mind that made her a star.
Nicely Put, If you come back here could You recommend some of her other comedies? even though people say her film career had many flops, I would still like to see some others. I think she is really great in Gentlemen Prefer blondes her and Marilyn really complemented each other as a great comedic team!
AS far as Jane's comedies, you have to see the two films she made with Bob Hope--The Paleface and Son of Paleface. She was one of the few actresses who could keep up with Hope. And she is very good in The French Line and Gentlemen Marry Brunettes too!
I loved all the films she was in. She seemed to have been a very nice lady in person. Loved all the pictures that you posted.
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