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Rosalind Russell
There’s been a lamp burning in the window for ya, honey… here. Oh, I jumped out that window a long time ago. Rosalind Russell as Hildy Johnson in His Girl Friday (1940) dir. Howard Hawks
Propaganda
Rosalind Russell (His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame, The Women)—Hugely influential in her role as Hildy in His Girl Friday, Russell is perhaps the greatest influence on the character of Lois Lane. Catty, hilarious and charming, Russell is the blueprint for every sharp tongued transatlantic diva. In The Women she wears a series of incredible fits including a wonderful Schiaparelli dress covered in eyes. Later in her career she was the incredible Queer Icon Mame, a model of bohemian life that still resonates today
Nina Mae McKinney (Hallelujah, Pie Pie Blackbird, The Devil’s Daughter)—One of the first black movie stars, Nina worked with Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, King Vidor, and Paul Robeson. She was the first Black Actress to be signed to one of the major studios, MGM, but her career was stalled by a lack of roles.
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gotta add in some more propaganda for ros!! you really don’t get how funny she is until you actually watch her do comedy, so here you go!! honestly, she kind of steals the women which is insane because it is absolutely full of talented actresses (many hot vintage ladies) giving amazing performances— she’s just that good in it!!
Propaganda
Rosalind Russell (His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame, The Women)—Hugely influential in her role as Hildy in His Girl Friday, Russell is perhaps the greatest influence on the character of Lois Lane. Catty, hilarious and charming, Russell is the blueprint for every sharp tongued transatlantic diva. In The Women she wears a series of incredible fits including a wonderful Schiaparelli dress covered in eyes. Later in her career she was the incredible Queer Icon Mame, a model of bohemian life that still resonates today
Nina Mae McKinney (Hallelujah, Pie Pie Blackbird, The Devil’s Daughter)—One of the first black movie stars, Nina worked with Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, King Vidor, and Paul Robeson. She was the first Black Actress to be signed to one of the major studios, MGM, but her career was stalled by a lack of roles.
This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.
[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]
gotta add in some more propaganda for ros!! you really don’t get how funny she is until you actually watch her do comedy, so here you go!! honestly, she kind of steals the women which is insane because it is absolutely full of talented actresses (many hot vintage ladies) giving amazing performances— she’s just that good in it!!
Propaganda
Rosalind Russell (His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame, The Women)—Hugely influential in her role as Hildy in His Girl Friday, Russell is perhaps the greatest influence on the character of Lois Lane. Catty, hilarious and charming, Russell is the blueprint for every sharp tongued transatlantic diva. In The Women she wears a series of incredible fits including a wonderful Schiaparelli dress covered in eyes Later in her career she was the incredible Queer Icon Mame, a model of bohemian life that still resonates today
Ruby Keeler (42nd Street)—iconic dancer of the 1930s [video below the cut]
This is round 1 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.
[additional propaganda submitted under the cut]
“No doubles were used in the fight sequence where Rosalind Russell bites Paulette Goddard. Despite the permanent scar resulting from the bite, the actresses remained friends.” The Women (1939) dir. George Cukor
hey gay people! it's my sacred duty to write increasingly niche fanfic about messy women at a devastatingly slow pace! so, here's that! the cats that walk alone - the women (1939), crystal allen/sylvia fowler
Absently, instead of paying attention to the boring old vows, she wonders if it’s still considered slumming if the girl has gone and married rich. - or, an exploration of how Sylvia Fowler went from interrogating Crystal and storming away to washing Crystal’s back in a bathtub, told through a small collection of scenes