Jayne Mansfield Death Fits Tragic Hollywood Pattern
Vernon Scott notes a recurring grim pattern among Hollywood sex symbols with accidents illnesses and self-inflicted deaths. He cites Marilyn Monroe Carole Landis Marie McDonald Carmen Miranda Lupe Velez Ann Sheridan Dorothy Dandridge Judy Holliday Carole Lombard Clara Bow and Jean Harlow as contemporaries who met tragic ends.
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Carole Lombard
Lupe Velez
Kleig
Jean Harlow
Clark Gable
Broadway burlesque performer wins divorce over spouse’s views
The performer cited irreconcilable differences after her partner failed to object to her stage work. Her attorney notes she resents his lack of concern about her profession while she seeks separation.
Miracles and weddings touch Broadway in Israel and NYC
Daniel Barenboim and Jacqueline DuPre wed in Jerusalem amid war fears with Meir Weisgal arranging the ceremony. Actress Elizabeth Ashley dined at the 21 Club claiming private onstage triumphs. Columbia Concerts plans an Israel Symphony fundraising tour with Bernstein, Rubinstein, Mehta, Serkin. $70,000 needed for travel. Spyros Mercouri faces Greek government denunciation yet sails on chartered yachts.
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Tug of War Over Jayne Mansfield Funeral Plans
In New Orleans authorities and family dispute plan for Jayne Mansfield's funeral after a fatal highway crash. Estranged husband Matt Cimber arrived to arrange services while Mickey Hargitay and others supported a private ceremony. The actress and three children were injured in the wreck near New Orleans.
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