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Birth Name: Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell
Date Of Birth: 21st June 1921
Place Of Birth: Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Height: 5’ 7”
Hair Color: Brunette
Film Debut: “The Outlaw” (1943)
Signature Film: “The Outlaw” (1943)
Spouses:
Bob Waterfield (1943 - 1967)
Roger Barrett (1968 - 1968 his death)
John Calvin Peoples (1974 - 1999 his death)
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Jane Russell’s Top 10 Films on DVD & VHS: |
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The Outlaw [DVD](1943) DVD
Howard Hughes' controversial Western drama, a loose retelling of the story of gunslinger Billy the Kid and lawman Pat Garrett, is best remembered now as the screen debut of Jane Russell (whose natural attributes were emphasized by producer-director Hughes). Jack Buetel, Walter Huston, Thomas Mitchell also star. 117 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
The Paleface [DVD](1948) DVD
Bob Hope is a daffy dentist and a shaky gun; Jane Russell is the gorgeous gunslinger Calamity Jane, and together they tame the Wild West with laughter in one of Bob's best comedies. Features the Oscar-winning song "Buttons and Bows." 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; vintage Hope clips; biographies; production notes; DVD-ROM content; photo gallery; trailer.
Son Of Paleface [DVD](1952) DVD
A hilarious vehicle for Bob Hope, who plays "Junior" Potter, the Harvard graduate who ventures out West to claim the inheritance of his frontier "hero" pa. Jane Russell is the saloon-singing object of Hope's affections--and wisecracks, and Roy Rogers and Trigger play themselves. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby mono; biographies; filmography; scene access.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [DVD](1953) DVD
Showgirls Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell set sail for Paris on an ocean liner with the goal of landing some eligible millionaires in the lively musical/comedy based on Anita Loos' play. With Charles Coburn, Tommy Noonan, and Monroe's legendary "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" number. 91 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English stereo and mono, French mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; Movietone newsreel; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Road To Bali [DVD](1953) DVD
The only "Road" movie in color has Bob Hope and Bing Crosby doing their best to dodge trouble, as the pleasure-lovin' pair take jobs as divers in the South Seas. Look for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in a hilarious cameo. Jane Russell also briefly appears. Songs include "To See You," "Chicago Style," "Moonflowers." 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; scene access.
Double Dynamite(1951) VHS
It's money, money everywhere and not a dime to spend for Frank Sinatra and Jane Russell, two lovebirds in a bank teller's cage who are suspected of embezzlement when Frank's big racing bet pays off. Groucho Marx has some great moments as the couple's pal, a greasy spoon waiter, in this light comedy. 80 min.
Macao(1952) VHS
Wandering adventurer Robert Mitchum, on the run after being convicted of a crime he didn't commit, finds himself caught in the middle of a battle between Chinese police and an American gangster, and in love with sultry nightclub singer Jane Russell, in the notorious Asian port city. Directed by Josef von Sternberg; with William Bendix, Gloria Grahame. Special release includes the original theatrical trailer and a retrospective on the making of the film. 80 min.
The Tall Men(1955) VHS
Two ex-Confederate soldiers (Clark Gable, Robert Ryan) sign on as cowhands on a hazard-filled run from Texas to Montana in a gritty frontier drama from director Raoul Walsh. Jane Russell co-stars as the woman both men desire. 122 min.
Johnny Reno(1966) VHS
Top-notch sagebrush story about a U.S. marshal who arrives at his new assignment in Stone Junction, Kansas, and finds his work is cut out for him when he must protect an outlaw awaiting trial (and himself) from lynch mobs. With Jane Russell, Lon Chaney, Jr., John Agar and Tom Drake. 83 min.
Born Losers [DVD](1967) DVD
The character of Billy Jack was first introduced in this wild biker flick, with Tom Laughlin helping a young dropout (Elizabeth James) break free from a vicious gang. With a special appearance by Jane Russell; directed by T.C. Frank (Laughlin). 110 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; audio commentary by Laughlin, more; trivia; scene access.
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Documentaries & Specials Featuring Jane Russell on VHS: |
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Classic Car Commercials From The '50s & '60s, Vol. 1 VHS
Vintage TV motor ads turn your living room into an auto show! See commercials for the `60 Falcon and Thunderbird, `61 Ford, `64 Dodge, and Pat Boone and Dinah Shore for the `59 Chevrolet. Also, Prestone Anti-Freeze, Atlas Tires, and Jane Russell for Lustre Creme's Cadillac Giveaway! More! 60 min.
Shower Of Stars, Vol. 7 VHS
A host of musical giants from the `50s paint a tuneful portrait of the American music scene of the day, with a mosaic of songs from the likes of Frankie Laine, Helen O'Connell, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Les Baxter, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra & Jane Russell. 60 min.
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The Lustre Creme Movie Star Collection VHS
Shampoo maker Lustre Creme peddled its soap with movie stars in the late `40s and mid-`50s in commercials that featured the lathered heads of Sandra Dee, Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Jones, Jane Russell, Barbara Stanwyck, Esther Williams, Piper Laurie, Yvonne DeCarlo, Jeanne Crain and many others. 60 min.
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star VHS
He was a Hollywood bad boy for decades...both on and off the screen. Here, Deborah Kerr, Sydney Pollack, Ali MacGraw, Jane Russell and Sarah Miles comment on Mitchum's life and career, while clips from "Out of the Past," "Night of the Hunter" and "Cape Fear" help tell the rest of the story. 60 min.
The Abbott & Costello Show: Jane Russell VHS
Guest stars include Jane Russell and Charles Laughton.
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The All-Star Christmas Show(1958) VHS
Produced by the USO for the troops overseas, this must-see concert film features over 50 top names from stage, screen and TV in an evening of music and comedy. The stars include Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Dinah Shore, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burns, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Danny Thomas, Jane Russell and many, many more. 90 min.
Howard Hughes: His Women And His Movies(1999) VHS
The Hollywood career of aviation giant-turned-producer Howard Hughes is chronicled in this fascinating documentary narrated by Billy Zane. See Hughes try to out-do "Wings" with 1931's "Hell's Angels"; what happened when he took over RKO Studios; his censorship battles with Hollywood over "The Outlaw" and buxom star Jane Russell; and his romantic pursuit of Ava Gardner, Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn and other top actresses. 55 min.
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