Happy birthday to the sensational Jane Russell, who was born on June 21, 1921 and passed away in 2011.
She caused a stir in 1954 when she sang “Lookin’ for Trouble” while wearing a bodysuit with three strategic cutouts in The French Line. Producer Howard Hughes reportedly designed the film’s outrageous costumes himself. — Stephanie Paterik
froim the archive; first posted June 21, 2012 by Stephanie Paterik.
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Author: The Best American Poetry
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