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TCM Summer Under the Stars: Day 12 — Lana Turner
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Aug 11, 2020
Glamour. Personifed. Lana Turner was one of the first of my favorite screen actresses. She was so glamorous, with that halo of white-blond hair, beautiful clothes, stunning face, perfect figure. Although her private exploits often eclipsed her on-screen performances, it can’t be denied that Lana Tur read more
THE LADY, THE LEGEND, THE TRUTH: LANA by Lana Turner
Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on Jan 25, 2020
I am sure we all read some of the biographies of the stars, hoping to get some insight or dirt. Loads of these works are out there; from the ‘unauthorised’ label with many books being written by the studio press people or the newspaper columnist of the time. These people tend to read more
March Madness #13: LANA TURNER
All Good Things Posted by Kat_Selby on Mar 13, 2018
Welcome to Day 13 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling! DAY #12 Results: BURT LANCASTER 19-19 votes. Lamb and Lion TIED equally! (No surprise, since Burt could do it all - and so read more
Blu-ray Review: Lana Turner and John Wayne, An Oddly Compelling Pair in The Sea Chase (1955)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 6, 2017
John Wayne, German. It doesn't make sense on paper, nor does it on the screen. In The Sea Chase the All-American cowboy doesn't seem remotely European, but he is reliably heroic as a morally sturdy naval officer in this sturdy war drama. He even makes you buy that Lana Turner, as a glamorous spy, co read more
Classic Movie Travels: Lana Turner from Wallace Idaho to Hollywood California
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Dec 4, 2015
Born Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner…
When I think of the genesis of some of the most glamorous movie queens, I think of Lana Turner sipping a Coke at the Top Hat Cafe. Though the story of her discovery is Hollywood legend, it is worth noting that she, too, pounded the pavement like so many read more
Stars & Their Hobbies ~ Lana Turner
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Sep 7, 2014
Lana Turner, Deep Sea Fishing
On wanting her next role to be worthwhile... “Otherwise I’ll go fishing.” – Lana Turner
Thanks to J.P. of Comet Over Hollywood for the tip on this one! Lana Turner had several hobbies and by far the most interesting of them was deep sea f read more
HMWYBS: Lana Turner Is “The Bad and the Beautiful”
We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on Aug 21, 2013
The Bad and the Beautiful may be the best movie about movies made during the era of the Studio System. Balancing reality with romance, Vincente Minnelli’s film is a perfect example of how Hollywood could make itself look good even when it was being bad. The framing narrative of the three point-of-v read more
Lana Turner (10 August SUTS) (1)
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Aug 10, 2013
Lana Turner (10 August SUTS)
This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and Scribe Hard on Film. Full listings for SUTS programming on Turner Classic Movies can be found HERE.
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Day 10: Lana Turner
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Aug 10, 2013
Thanks to everyone who contributed to yesterday’s tribute to The King of Cool, Steve McQueen. Make sure you head over and check out all the great posts. For the next 24 hours we honor Lana Turner. Trivia on Lana Turner: On to the blogging: Kicking off the day is the the return of Jill read more
Lana Turner (10 August SUTS)
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Aug 10, 2013
Lana Turner (10 August SUTS)
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This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and Scribe Hard on Film. Full listings for SUTS progr read more
Lana Turner (10 August SUTS) (2)
Margaret Perry Posted by MargaretPerry on Aug 10, 2013
This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and Scribe Hard on Film. Full listings for SUTS programming on Turner Classic Movies can be found HERE. Did you know…? Lana Turner was known as “The Sweater Girl” read more
You Stepped Out of a Dream: Fashions of Lana Turner
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Mar 30, 2013
Nightclubs would play “You Stepped Out of a Dream” as she entered. Men adored her, including actor William Powell, and showered her with gifts. Though Lana rarely wore low cut dresses, this fuchsia gown was a favorite. Lana Turner’s glamor, beauty and style made her one of the top film stars from read more
EXPOSED Magazine - Sept. 1956: Lana Turner and Diana Dors
Where Danger Lives Posted by Mark on Nov 8, 2011
Put on your Sid Hudgens hats dear readers, because it’s scandal sheet time here at Where Danger Lives.
Here are two articles from the September 1956 issue of Exposed, featuring a boozing Lana Turner and the voluptuous Diana Dors. Enjoy, but keep it on the hush-hush.
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Lindsay Lohan "looks like" Lana Turner.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 8, 2011
Lindsay Lohan (born July 2, 1986). Began her career as a child fashion model before making her movie debut in Disney's remake of, The Parent Trap(1998). Lohan gained further fame between 2003 and 2005 with leading roles in the films: Freaky Friday, Mean Girls and Herbie.
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Battle of the Blondes: Veronica Lake VS Lana Turner.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 7, 2011
I think the battle between these two femme fatales .. Veronica Lake and Lana Turner, maybe their memorable hairstyles.
Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922– July 7, 1973), best known for her role in femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and her peek-a-boo hairstyle. read more
“Three Musketeers” (1948) – Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, June Allyson
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 27, 2011
Athos (Van Heflin): “To die among friends. Can a man ask more? Can the world offer less? Who wants to live ’till the last bottle is empty? It’s all-for one, d’Artagnan, and one for all.”
“Three Musketeers” (1948) is a star studded MGM adaptation of the read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Lana Turner.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 2, 2011
Personal Quote:
I planned on having one husband and seven children, but it turned out the other way around. read more
Great On Screen Couples: Lana Turner and John Garfield.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Feb 19, 2011
One of Turner's favorite film performances was in , The Postman Always Rings Twice(1946), which co-starred John Garfield. As claimed in a documentary, Turner did not get along with him and when she found he was her male lead, she said: "Couldn't they at least hire someone attractive?" This classic read more
Happy Birthday: Lana Turner!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Feb 8, 2011
Lana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995). While attending Hollywood High School, Turner decided to skip a typing class and bought a Coke at the Top Hat Cafe, where she was seen by William R. Wilkerson, publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson referred her to Zeppo Marx. Marx's ag read more
Lana Turner — A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Feb 7, 2011
LANA TURNER Feb 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995 “The thing about happiness is that it doesn’t help you to grow; only unhappiness does that. So I’m grateful that my bed of roses was made up equally of blossoms and thorns. I’ve had a privileged, creative, exciting life, and I think that the read more