Divas in Brazil

Divas in Brazil is a book written by Evanio Alves and is in Portuguese. I recently stumbled across this three page article about the book. At the end of the article it mentions that the book will arrive through amazon shortly so that makes me wonder if they may release an English edition. Which would be nice because surprise surprise, the reason I mention this book at all, is because there is mention of the gorgeous Jayne and her trip to Brazil.

http://www.altfg.com/blog/movie/divas-in-brazil-marlene-dietrich-madonna-brigitte-bardot/

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Jayne featured in this months Lithuanian Cosmo

This months edition of Lithuanian Cosmopolitan features an article on Jayne Mansfield. The article is titled "The Woman Struck the World - Jayne Mansfield". It appears to be a short article but it is nice to see that she is still featuring in magazines.

Jaynie's Pink Palace Book Review: "Tashinesque - The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin"

I have just finished reading Tashlinesque and I admit I was incredibly impressed with this book. The author, Ethan de Seife takes a scholarly look into the life's work of Frank Tashlin. Beginning with his early career as a cartoonist, how he evolved into a motion picture director and how he directed many talented comedians like Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall and of course Jayne Mansfield, and ending with his decline in popularity which lead to his retirement. This is not a biography at all. It is a very well written in depth look into the films he created. The book describes in detail the many gags and in some instances entire key scenes from his films. But enough of that, I'm sure the part you are wanting to hear most about is the Jayne Mansfield chapter, and yes there is a whole chapter devoted to his work with Jayne on what is commonly considered his best films ever "The Girl Can't Help It" and "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter".

"The Director and the Bombshell - Tashlin and Jayne Mansfield"
According to the author Jayne Mansfield's work with Frank Tashlin is not only her career making performance but also her finest, something I don't disagree with and I'm sure most other Jayne fans would agree with also. The chapter describes how Jayne Mansfield was the perfect vehicle for Tashin's style. It also compares her comedy work in the two Tashlin movies to her earlier non comedy films. The meaning and comedy behind many scenes is discussed including 'the stink' scene from TGCHI when Jerri tells Mr Murdoch she stinks over and over again while pushing her chest forward so much as to make Fats take a step back, 'the towel' scene from WSSRH in which Jayne uses her voice to comedic effect by changing her voice and tone. All the gags from TGCHI are mentioned including the Milk Bottles, Jayne hiding behind a shrub to change which does not hide her at all, the breakfast scene where only Jayne's torso is in camera view, the delivery man who melts a huge block of ice with his hands, the milk mans bottle of milk exploding and an on lookers glasses shattering. Tashlin's troubles with the censors and the measures he took to make sure his favorite scenes were kept while making Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter is also discussed in length.

All in all, I really enjoyed the book. It may not be the type of book for everyone however being a Jayne Mansfield fan I think that most would enjoy the chapter on the Mansfield movies. Perhaps if you are a fan of Hope or Lewis you will enjoy those chapters also. I found it interesting to finally get a look into the mind of a funny man whose work is sadly not well recognised these days.

The Breakfast scene from The Girl Can't
Help It is used as the cover for the book.

The binding also features Jayne so she will be visable from the bookshelf

Jayne Mansfield Article

I rather enjoyed this well written article on Jayne, you just might too.

http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/202043/dazed-and-confused-stumbling-across-jayne-mansfield

Jayne Gown at Auction

Julien's will be holding another Jayne Mansfield auction in the near future. The dress was specially made for Jayne by one of her favorite designers Emeson's Studio City.

RARE COLOUR PHOTOS OF JAYNE MANSFIELD IN HOLLAND

Check out these awesome photos of Jayne in Holland. The black and white images are pretty common but the two colour shots are very rare. She looks lovely.

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Cute Clipping

I don't repost images from Tumblr to often because there is hardly ever any new images posted there, however I do like to keep my eye open for the odd occasion when there is something different.  And this little beauty caught my eye. Its a lovely page clipping and the article talks about Jayne on location in the UK.

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JAYNE MANSFIELD AUF DER REEPERBAHN

Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin

 So the date of release for the first book of 2012 featuring Jayne Mansfield has arrived. I am currently waiting for my copy of Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin to arrive at more doorstep. I am very eager to read this book, it seems very interesting and it features Jayne and Tom Ewell from a scene in the Girl Can't Help It on the cover. I'll be reading my copy the minute it arrives and Ill let you know what I think of it.

Can't wait :-D

MARCH

It's the first day of March, time to turn your calendars over. Boy this year is starting off quickly.

Jayne at the Ocean Bay Motel

Have a look at these stunning photos of Jayne while on location filming the Burglar.

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