Tag: Mrs. Harry Cohn

January 15, 2015 / Vickie Lester

The Cult of the Love Goddess in America: Rita Hayworth, as presented by the notorious Harry Cohn

. . November 10, 1947, excerpt from an article by Winthrop Sargeant for LIFE MAGAZINE: The Cult of the Love Goddess in America The industrial machinery which communicates this interesting way of life [stardom] to American’s faithful moviegoers is vast and complex. The mere upkeep of a star like Rita…

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November 26, 2012 / Vickie Lester

DIRECTOR OF GILDA CLASHES WITH HARRY COHN IN COURT

I remember when my dad, who was also rather colorful in his language, was categorized by his cardiologist as a “type A personality.” It used to come with the territory. But, this guy was in a league all his own… HERALD EXAMINER – Defense witness yesterday in court battle of…

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