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2023: Irma Capece Minutolo, cantante lirica e attrice italiana. (n. 1935)

2019: Julie Payne, attrice americana. Era la figlia di John Payne e di Anne Shirley. (n. 1940)

2018: Michaele Vollbracht, stilista americano che ha lavorato sia con il suo nome, sia come head designer per Bill Blass Limited. (n.1947)

2017: Helene Stanton, attrice e cantante statunitense. Sposò Kenneth Harlan e il dottor Morton D. Pinsky di Chicago. (n. 1925)

2015: Christopher Lee, attore e cantante britannico. (n. 1922)

2014: Jacques Herlin, è stato un attore francese. (n. 1927)

2008: Dino Risi, regista e sceneggiatore italiano, considerato uno dei massimi esponenti della commedia all’italiana. (n. 1916)

2002: Signe Hasso, attrice svedese. (n. 1915)

2001: Franco Balducci, attore italiano. Tra gli anni sessanta e settanta recita in diversi generi dallo Spaghetti western. (n. 1922)

1990: Barbara Baxley, attrice statunitense, prese parte a numerosi film e telefilm. (n. 1923)

1985: Georgia Hale è stata un’attrice del cinema muto statunitense. Fu sempre molto vicina a Chaplin. (n. 1905)

1968: Margaret Morris, attrice statunitense. (n. 1898)

1965: Judy Holliday, attrice e cantante statunitense, caratterizzata da un particolare tono di voce querulo. (n. 1921)

1963: ZaSu Pitts, attrice statunitense. (n. 1894)

1940: James Hall, attore statunitense, iniziando la sua carriera cinematografica all’epoca del cinema muto. (n. 1900)

1937: Monroe Owsley, attore statunitense. (n. 1900)

1937: Jean Harlow, attrice statunitense. Ironica e seducente, è stata la sex symbol per eccellenza del cinema americano degli anni trenta. (n. 1911)

1893: Edwin Booth, attore teatrale statunitense. Ottenne discreta fama come interprete di William Shakespeare, formò con Lawrence Barrett una celebre e fortunata compagnia teatrale. (n. 1833)

Autore: Lynda Di Natale Fonte: wikipedia.org, web Immagini: web #7Giugno #7GiugnoMorti #BarbaraBaxley #ChristopherLee #DinoRisi #ea7f7f #EdwinBooth #EdwinThomasBooth #FrancoBalducci #GeorgiaHale #HeleneStanton #IrmaCapeceMinutolo #JacquesHerlin #JamesEBrown #JamesHall #JeanHarlow #JudyHolliday #JulieAnnePayne #JuliePayne #MargaretMorris #MichaeleVollbracht #MonroeOwsley #ZaSuPitts

KillBait News Jun 2

Carroll Baker’s Role as Jean Harlow in the 1965 Biopic and Its Cinematic Impact

📰 Original title: Stunning Portraits of Carroll Baker as Jean Harlow on the Set of “Harlow” (1965)

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Carroll Baker’s Role as Jean Harlow in the 1965 Biopic and Its Cinematic Impact

Carroll Baker's portrayal of Jean Harlow in the 1965 Paramount biopic 'Harlow' showcased her glamour and screen presence, though the film was widely criticized for historical inaccuracies. Originally, Marilyn Monroe was intended for the lead role, but after her death, producer Joseph E. Levine acquired the rights to Irving Shulman's controversial biography for $100,000. Baker, fresh from her Harlow-inspired performance in 'The Carpetbaggers,' became the natural choice after a tense contract dispute with Columbia Pictures, ultimately resolved with a lavish platinum and diamond necklace from Levine. The production faced further challenges, including competition from a low-budget rival film starring Carol Lynley released shortly before Paramount’s version. Despite its melodramatic script, the film received praise for its visual and costume design, particularly from Edith Head, who reinterpreted Harlow's 1930s style to suit 1965 cinematic aesthetics. Baker’s performance captured both vulnerability and the bold persona Harlow was known for, depicting her rise under a Hughes-like mogul, her management by agent Arthur Landau, and her tragic marriage to producer Paul Bern. While it did not achieve major box-office success, the film remains notable for its costume craftsmanship, launch of the jazz standard 'Girl Talk,' and its status as a cultural artifact of 1960s Hollywood.

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KillBait Jun 2

Carroll Baker’s Role as Jean Harlow in the 1965 Biopic and Its Cinematic Impact

📰 Original title: Stunning Portraits of Carroll Baker as Jean Harlow on the Set of “Harlow” (1965)

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#cinema #carrollbaker #jeanharlow #biopic

Carroll Baker’s Role as Jean Harlow in the 1965 Biopic and Its Cinematic Impact

Carroll Baker's portrayal of Jean Harlow in the 1965 Paramount biopic 'Harlow' showcased her glamour and screen presence, though the film was widely criticized for historical inaccuracies. Originally, Marilyn Monroe was intended for the lead role, but after her death, producer Joseph E. Levine acquired the rights to Irving Shulman's controversial biography for $100,000. Baker, fresh from her Harlow-inspired performance in 'The Carpetbaggers,' became the natural choice after a tense contract dispute with Columbia Pictures, ultimately resolved with a lavish platinum and diamond necklace from Levine. The production faced further challenges, including competition from a low-budget rival film starring Carol Lynley released shortly before Paramount’s version. Despite its melodramatic script, the film received praise for its visual and costume design, particularly from Edith Head, who reinterpreted Harlow's 1930s style to suit 1965 cinematic aesthetics. Baker’s performance captured both vulnerability and the bold persona Harlow was known for, depicting her rise under a Hughes-like mogul, her management by agent Arthur Landau, and her tragic marriage to producer Paul Bern. While it did not achieve major box-office success, the film remains notable for its costume craftsmanship, launch of the jazz standard 'Girl Talk,' and its status as a cultural artifact of 1960s Hollywood.

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KillBait News May 18

Early Life and Career of Jean Harlow in the 1920s

📰 Original title: 25 Stunning Photos of Teenage Jean Harlow in the Late 1920s

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Early Life and Career of Jean Harlow in the 1920s

Jean Harlow, born Harlean Carpenter on March 3, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri, began her journey to stardom in the late 1920s as a teenage extra and bit player in silent films. Before becoming the iconic 'Blonde Bombshell' known for her platinum hair and striking screen presence, Harlow was a young socialite and occasional runaway from Chicago, exploring life in Los Angeles. At this stage, her hair was ash blonde or sandy, and her makeup and styling reflected the flapper trends of the era rather than her later, dramatic look. She appeared in several Laurel and Hardy shorts and other silent films like Moran of the Marines (1928) and Double Whoopee (1929), often in background roles and struggling with the demands of acting. Despite initial reluctance and attempts to quit, casting directors repeatedly recognized her natural charisma, eventually leading her to sign with Howard Hughes for the sound remake of Hell’s Angels in 1929. This marked the turning point in her career, transitioning from unnoticed extra to screen sensation. These early years highlight her transformation from a typical teenager to one of Hollywood's most celebrated stars of the 1930s.

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KillBait May 18

Early Life and Career of Jean Harlow in the 1920s

📰 Original title: 25 Stunning Photos of Teenage Jean Harlow in the Late 1920s

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#cinema #jeanharlow #1920s #hollywood

Early Life and Career of Jean Harlow in the 1920s

Jean Harlow, born Harlean Carpenter on March 3, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri, began her journey to stardom in the late 1920s as a teenage extra and bit player in silent films. Before becoming the iconic 'Blonde Bombshell' known for her platinum hair and striking screen presence, Harlow was a young socialite and occasional runaway from Chicago, exploring life in Los Angeles. At this stage, her hair was ash blonde or sandy, and her makeup and styling reflected the flapper trends of the era rather than her later, dramatic look. She appeared in several Laurel and Hardy shorts and other silent films like Moran of the Marines (1928) and Double Whoopee (1929), often in background roles and struggling with the demands of acting. Despite initial reluctance and attempts to quit, casting directors repeatedly recognized her natural charisma, eventually leading her to sign with Howard Hughes for the sound remake of Hell’s Angels in 1929. This marked the turning point in her career, transitioning from unnoticed extra to screen sensation. These early years highlight her transformation from a typical teenager to one of Hollywood's most celebrated stars of the 1930s.

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Silver Screen Restored Mar 31

Hell’s Angels (1930) [4K] #HowardHughes #JeanHarlow #ClassicWarFilm
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Patrick T. Goddard Mar 4

Happy birthday Jean Harlow #penandink #penandinksketches #blackandwhite #sketches #pinup #pinupart #art #oldhollywood #jeanharlow #thegirlfrommissouri

Toni Frissell Jan 5

People, 1951 1951.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.

I couldn't find any information in the text to create a title for the collection.

Collection Description:

The Toni Frissell Photograph Collection consists of approximately 1,200 photographs taken by American photographer Toni Frissell between 1937 and 1955. The collection includes portraits of notable individuals such as:

* Ida Lupino (1918-1995), an English-American actress, in her early career
* Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), a renowned American actress, in the 1940s
* Jean Harlow's mother, Mildred Harlow (1876-1959), with no information found on the subject

Locations mentioned include:

* The United States
* Europe
* Asia

The collection also includes photographs of famous people from various fields such as politics, sports, and entertainment.

Keywords based on information provided:
Photography
Toni Frissell
American Photographer

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021749525/