Tag: Orson Wells

January 15, 2015 / Vickie Lester

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.”

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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March 22, 2013 / Vickie Lester

SPLITSVILLE FOR RITA HAYWORTH AND THE ALY KHAN

Rita Hayworth announcing her divorce from the Aly Khan at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1951. I think this image says it all concerning celebrity bust ups. Note the sterile neutral setting, the surround of journalists and photographers, the cornered actress — doing what’s required, but it must have felt…

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November 6, 2012 / Vickie Lester

CITIZEN KANE

Soon it’ll be all over except the counting. Settle in and I hope you’re watching the returns with your family and friends. Charles Foster Kane: The news goes on for 24 hours a day.