January 15, 2015 /

Orson Welles (whom Cohn refers to snortingly as “that genius”) decided to cut the goddess’ hair and convert her into an upswept, sophisticated blonde for the role in the forthcoming picture “The Lady from Shanghai.”

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  2. laniersmith
    November 26, 2012

    I love The Lady From Shanghai ….a big hunk of it was filmed here and in Sausolito!

    • Vickie Lester
      November 26, 2012

      I’m going to have my movie cred revoked, but I’ve never seen it. I’ll have to put it in my Netflix queue.

      • laniersmith
        November 27, 2012

        I want your impression when you see it.

  3. Melissa @ Swamp of Boredom
    November 26, 2012

    Amazing picture.

    • Vickie Lester
      November 26, 2012

      I know, I can’t look at it too long – it’s SO vivid.

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