Jane Russell

Biography

Timeline

1. In the Forties

   Ordering and hiding a Jane Russell photograph

   Bernard sent for an eight-by-ten glossy photograph of Jane Russell in “The Outlaw” and kept it hidden in his dresser drawer.

   Bernie's Chapter

Stories mentioning Jane

• Carol's Favorite Stars and Beautiful Swimming MoviesCarol recalls that she did not go to the movies very often in high school, but names many favorite stars. She also liked Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Abbott and Costello, and Johnny Weismuller as Tarzan. She especially loved Esther Williams's movies, remembering flowers woven into her wrapped hair and the beautiful synchronized swimming and underwater extravaganzas.
• Forties Memories: A Surplus Periscope and a Hidden PhotographBernard recalls a War Surplus Store opening in Moline after the war, much to his father’s delight. He and Bob obtained a small periscope and unsuccessfully planned to use it to watch Sis Vergain undress, but her shade remained closed. He also recalls ordering a glossy photograph of Jane Russell in “The Outlaw” and hiding it in his dresser because he felt uncertain about whether he should have it.

Referenced in

• Carol's Chapter — FLICKS
• Bernie's Chapter — FORTIES