In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, we interview Christina Rice, author of “Mean…Moody…Magnificent! Jane Russell and the Making of a Hollywood Legend.”
We had a wonderful time chatting with Christina about all things Jane.
- How she was discovered by Howard Hughes and Howard Hawks.
- Facts about her role in and publicity for The Outlaw.
- Why she was known as, "The Motionless Picture Actress."
- The true life parallels between Marilyn Monroe and Jane.
- Jane's relationship with Marilyn, both on and off the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
- Their cement ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
- The impact Marilyn and Jane had on each other's careers.
- WAIF, a private agency that actress founded in the 1950s to promote the adoption of children.
Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the life and career of Jane Russell, (AKA "Dorothy Shaw,") Marilyn’s co-star in the ultimate girl buddy film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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Credits
Artwork by @marilynmexico
Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor
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