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Silver Screen Standards: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) While I’ve never had any interest in diamonds, I do enjoy watching Marilyn Monroe sing about them in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), the Technicolor film adaptation of the 1949 stage musical based on … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Canada Noir

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Canada Noir Canada Day – formerly known as Dominion Day and sometimes referred to as “Canada’s birthday” – is a federal holiday that commemorates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation. This took place on July 1, 1867, when the … Continue reading →

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Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Gary Vitacco-Robles

Marilyn: Behind the Icon — Monroe Catapults to Global Fame in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes signified an ideal pairing of star & role, catapulting Marilyn Monroe into global superstardom, endearing her to the public, and cementing her comedic … Continue reading →

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