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Today is the birthday of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, the day when she would have turned 85 (watch a clip of her singing happy birthday to a popular president). In honor of this iconic sex symbol (see photos), we take a look at the most glamorous and seductively beautiful silver screen sirens of the 20th century, along with their dazzling films and fiery love affairs.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/marilyn-happy-birthday-mr-president/408aff86b4df816ce11a408aff86b4df816ce11a-874079322322?q=happy+birthday+mr+president+john+f+ kennedy&FORM=VIRE7
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Enjoy!
Roguish Lawyer
06-01-2011, 22:44
You are now officially an FOG. :)
mojaveman
06-01-2011, 23:24
Jayne Mansfield was prettier. :p
http://specials.msn.com/A-List/Movies/20th-century-screen-sirens.aspx?cp-documentid=28947597&imageindex=1
Today is the birthday of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, the day when she would have turned 85 (watch a clip of her singing happy birthday to a popular president). In honor of this iconic sex symbol (see photos), we take a look at the most glamorous and seductively beautiful silver screen sirens of the 20th century, along with their dazzling films and fiery love affairs.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/marilyn-happy-birthday-mr-president/408aff86b4df816ce11a408aff86b4df816ce11a-874079322322?q=happy+birthday+mr+president+john+f+ kennedy&FORM=VIRE7[/ur
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Enjoy!
She.made.having.a.figure.a.good.thing.for.women!!! :o
And.She.was.a.pioneer.to.shake.things.up!.....:lif ter
Always.a.good.thing!
Holly....(Enjoying.my.curves....and.not.ashamed.to .have.them!)
(Yes...My.spacebar.is.still.broken.Sir!)hahaha
Jayne Mansfield was prettier. :p
Jayne, Marilyn and so many of that generation represented an era when women knew how to take care of a man, and men knew how to treat a woman.
I'd like to hear from our sisters out there. What men from that generation did it for you? Who represented the best in men, thier strengths, ideals and/or style?
Jayne, Marilyn and so many of that generation represented an era when women knew how to take care of a man, and men knew how to treat a woman.
Thanks for that chuckle to begin the day. :D :D
Richard :munchin
mark46th
06-02-2011, 08:00
"Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House". But my favorite was "Gunga Din". Great cast- Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr and Sam Jaffe as Gunga Din....
Jayne, Marilyn and so many of that generation represented an era when women knew how to take care of a man, and men knew how to treat a woman.
I'd like to hear from our sisters out there. What men from that generation did it for you? Who represented the best in men, thier strengths, ideals and/or style?
Like Marilyn banging Jackie's husband Jack!
.....since while there were a number of postives to being a woman in that era there were also a bunch of negatives. Despite the number of weeny, whiny metro-sexuals we got running around lately getting their nails done, I don't think I would want to go back there.
From one of our sisters, a (PM).
In the 40s-50s-60s etc.. kids could enjoy their neighborhoods, I don't think that happens on a large scale today. Women like Marilyn and Jayne were sexy- not slutty,... There was still a mystery about women. These days, it's all hangin' out, if you know what I mean.
Men: Glen Ford, something about him just sits well with me. And lastly, Gene Autry. He wan't the handsomest fella, but something about him, perhaps his good guy ethos, just sits well with me.
Still for the women, what icons of yesteryear represents the best of men, and why?
FYI - I'm having a side note discussion with my niece, a comparative with men today, she's 25.
greenberetTFS
06-02-2011, 10:22
Maggie's picks are Redford and Newman as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,also in the Sting.........:D Steve McQueen,Clint Eastwood a solid 2nd.............:D Sean Connery to rap up that era........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Maggie's picks are Redford and Newman as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,also in the Sting.........:D Steve McQueen,Clint Eastwood a solid 2nd.............:D Sean Connery to rap up that era........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Too funny, my neice picked the same fellas from that era, from the late 60s, early 70's.
In her women studies class, she's was having to admit, the men of the 50s, 60s, 70s, were still men, before the total number of guys vs. the average stRTING age of men went from 25 jumping to 45 before maturity and responsibilty settled in.
She balmed liberlism for asking men to not be men. She got a "C, 2.5" from her professor.
She loves Marilyn Monore.
From one of our sisters, a (PM).
[B][I]In the 40s-50s-60s etc.. kids could enjoy their neighborhoods, I don't think that happens on a large scale today.
I was born in the early '40s and I don't see much difference in that regard, to today's neighborhoods...except that there are far more kids being raised by a single parent or shared custody kids. Kids in my current neighborhood play in the streets, parks, and school yards just as I did as a child. One thing that has changed is that there are far more organized activities today than there were back in my day, which IMO is a mixed bag - good and bad.
1stindoor
06-02-2011, 11:04
I was born in the early '40s and I don't see much difference in that regard, to today's neighborhoods...except that there are far more kids being raised by a single parent or shared custody kids. Kids in my current neighborhood play in the streets, parks, and school yards just as I did as a child. One thing that has changed is that there are far more organized activities today than there were back in my day, which IMO is a mixed bag - good and bad.
I think it all depends on the "where." I grew up in the early 70's and for the most part the streets and parks were fairly safe places to hang out...even after dark. During my high school years it was not uncommen to hang out at one of the local lakes/ponds, build a fire, do some fishing, drink "ill-gotten" beer, and tell lies. But I also know that I grew up in a fairly small town, in the South, and cops were far more likely to let you go with a warning while the neighbors let your folks know that you were up to no good.
WD,(you.said.to.post.this...so.here.it.is.);)
John Wayne!(born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
"He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk and height. He was also known for his conservative political views and his support, beginning in the 1950s, for anti-communist positions."
"Mr. Wayne invested $1.2 million in 1960 to make "The Alamo," about the fight between the Americans--the good guys--and the Mexicans--the bad guys. He played Davy Crockett. The picture was very dear to his heart because, he said, "We wanted to re-create a moment in history that will show this generation of Americans what their country still stands for . . what some of their forebears went through to win what they had to have or die*liberty and freedom."
Holly
works.cited:John WayneFrom Wikipedia,
http://www.jwayne.com/biography.shtml
ZonieDiver
06-02-2011, 11:08
Jane Russell... especially in "Underwater"! The young Elizabeth Taylor - in "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof"! (It was the second feature of a drive-in movie twin-bill, and I was supposed to be asleep in the back of the "Vista-Cruiser". Forevermore, a plain white slip is "lwhat does it" for me!)
But my favorite was "Gunga Din". Great cast- Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
And, according to Hollywood lore, for the rest of their livess, those three addressed each other using their character names from that movie: Cutter, MacChesney, and Ballantine, respectively. I try to watch it at least once a year.
Jane Russell... especially in "Underwater"! The young Elizabeth Taylor - in "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof"! (It was the second feature of a drive-in movie twin-bill, and I was supposed to be asleep in the back of the "Vista-Cruiser". Forevermore, a plain white slip is "lwhat does it" for me!)
I got the good fortune to be with our "DC" family for the '76 Thanksgiving Dinner, just days before Elizabeth Taylor married John Warner. Both seated across from me, John to her left, Miss Taylor, "eyes front". She subtlely played footsie with me under the table.
I was 12, she, a hot 44.
greenberetTFS
06-02-2011, 11:25
Jane Russell... especially in "Underwater"! The young Elizabeth Taylor - in "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof"! (It was the second feature of a drive-in movie twin-bill, and I was supposed to be asleep in the back of the "Vista-Cruiser". Forevermore, a plain white slip is "lwhat does it" for me!)
And, according to Hollywood lore, for the rest of their livess, those three addressed each other using their character names from that movie: Cutter, MacChesney, and Ballantine, respectively. I try to watch it at least once a year.
Zonie's right on target with the ladies,however Anne Francis was a duplicate of my lady in looks and was often told that in the 50's when we were together as kids........ :) Now,I realize I'm setting myself up for tremendous abuse by you guys but Big Teddy was often said to look like a guy named Tab Hunter............. :rolleyes: Let the abuse begin........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Zonie's right on target with the ladies,however Anne Francis was a duplicate of my lady in looks and was often told that in the 50's when we were together as kids........ :) Now,I realize I'm setting myself up for tremendous abuse by you guys but Big Teddy was often said to look like a guy named Tab Hunter............. :rolleyes: Let the abuse begin........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Sooo, 'Tab', we're you able to keep the curly blonde locks?
My old man was mistaken for Danny Kaye in HS. Years later he and I met Clint Eastwood, 1978, Carmel, CA. He made Clint look small.
greenberetTFS
06-02-2011, 11:42
Sooo, 'Tab', we're you able to keep the cirly blonde locks?
Actually NO,never had them,always kept my hair like he did......:rolleyes: Flat top,see Battle Cry!........;) Later on I was told I bore a strong resemblance to Alex Karras,in fact I went to a restaurant in NYC and the manager refuses to let me pay my bill and just asked for my autograft on his menu........:D
Big Teddy :munchin
mark46th
06-02-2011, 12:42
I have to go with Sophia Loren in "Boy on a Dolphin" I haven't seen anything before or since like her....
From one of our sisters, a (PM).
[B][I]In the 40s-50s-60s etc.. kids could enjoy their neighborhoods, I don't think that happens on a large scale today. Women like Marilyn and Jayne were sexy- not slutty,... There was still a mystery about women. These days, it's all hangin' out, if you know what I mean.
She musn't have been around when Marilyn and Jayne were letting "it all hang out"....
Caution!! If you are offended by seeing naked female bodies... do not open the links.:munchin
http://www.franksreelreviews.com/shorttakes/marilyn-monroe-nude-photos.htm
http://thethoughtexperiment.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/valentine-vixen-miss-february-1955-jayne-mansfield/
greenberetTFS
06-02-2011, 12:57
She musn't have been around when Marilyn and Jayne were letting "it all hang out"....
http://thethoughtexperiment.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/valentine-vixen-miss-february-1955-jayne-mansfield/
http://thethoughtexperiment.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/valentine-vixen-miss-february-1955-jayne-mansfield/
The bleached blond with the brunet base...........:eek:
Big Teddy :munchin
I remember going to see Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman at the local "art" theater in 1957. It was condemned by the Catholic League of Decency. Today it would probably be PG-13!
Alas, Greer Garson always seems to be left out of these conversations.
Alas, Greer Garson always seems to be left out of these conversations.
I don't recall her being a sexpot!
I remember going to see Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman at the local "art" theater in 1957.
I was in love with Annette Funicello at that time who appeared on TV every afternoon shortly after I got home from school. ;)
Richard :munchin
I was in love with Annette Funicello at that time who appeared on TV every afternoon shortly after I got home from school. ;)
Richard :munchin
If I recall correctly, for her age, she had rather large, uh...ears. ;)
Pat
Three of my personal favorites from that time frame; Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress, and Barbara Eden!
mojaveman
06-02-2011, 15:08
Any Betty Page fans out there?
Betty White is pretty hot
Both Monroe and Mansfield were a part of Anton LaVeys church.
Just something to think about.
A bit of trivia for the MM fans.
Richard :munchin
The Price of 10 Pieces of Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia
MentalFloss, 1 Jun 2011
You might have heard it in the news today: Marilyn Monroe, had she not died of “acute barbiturate poisoning” in 1962, would have been 85. Despite the fact that she died nearly half a century ago, Norma Jeane Baker continues to captivate her fans to this day. The evidence is in the price people have paid for the smallest pieces of Marilyn memorabilia.
1. Her bra – $5,200. In 2009, an unidentified bidder from Hong Kong ponied up to own one of Marilyn’s beauty secrets – a sling-strapped bra that was rigged to give the illusion that she wasn’t wearing one at all.
2. Her false eyelashes – $3,125. Sold just last month, there’s evidence that the lashes were worn since there’s traces of lash glue on them and the glue that came with her eyelash kit is missing.
3. A melon baller – $1,536. And “melon baller” isn’t a euphemism. I suppose that’s a bargain considering that the kitchen utensil was probably in mint condition – can you really see Marilyn Monroe sculpting perfect spheres of watermelon and honeydew for a gathering at her house? Me neither.
4. Divorce papers from Joe DiMaggio – $4,800. The one-page “Final Judgment of Divorce” was sold at Julien’s Auctions in 2005. Oddly, a copy of her Last Will & Testament went for the exact same price at the same auction.
5. A watercolor painting of a single red rose – $78,000. Why such a hefty price tag? Because it was painted by Marilyn and inscribed to none other than JFK. It was signed twice – once in blue ink that read “Happy Birthday Pres. Kennedy from Marilyn Monroe” and once in black ink reading “”Happy Birthday June 1, 1962/My Best Wishes/Marilyn/Marilyn.”
6. The “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress {pic} – $1.26 million. In 1999, the infamous flesh-colored dress that Marilyn had to be sewn into sold for a pretty penny. Time magazine even named it the “most Expensive Piece of Clothing.”
7. The pink satin gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – $319,000. She sang it while singing one of her most famous numbers, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.” It sold to a private collector last year.
8. A 1954 chest X-Ray – $45,000. I think this is sad, actually – Marilyn couldn’t even go to a doctor without fearing that he would sell his findings.
9. Her psychiatrist’s couch – $2,625. A $150 check made out to her shrink and signed by Marilyn, however, went for $7,425.
10. The iconic Seven Year Itch dress, also known as “the Subway dress.” You know the one – the white, billowing, pleated number with a deep v-neck that inspired the imaginations of men everywhere? It’s due to be sold on June 18 as part of Debbie Reynolds’ amazing collection of Hollywood costumes (more on that in a future Q10). It’s currently expected to fetch up to $2 million – we’ll keep you posted.
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/89236
greenberetTFS
06-03-2011, 06:28
Three of my personal favorites from that time frame,see below....
Where did you get those flicks of Onion,Echoes and Gypsy?,they were classed as Top Secret ?..........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Where did you get those flicks of Onion,Echoes and Gypsy?..........;)
Big Teddy :munchin
ROFLMAO!
Any Betty Page fans out there?
Yes sir!
But I am too young to have been a fan of her when she was young and doing pin-up stuff. She is quite a popular 'figure' in the tattoo industry.
1stindoor
06-03-2011, 07:46
Two of my favorites when I was a kid watching the old black and whites with my dad...
Barbara Stanwyck and Angela Lansbury in their youth.