Tag: the cult of the love goddess in America

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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