Atomic Blonde: The Films of Mamie Van DorenBorn Joan Lucille Olander in a small South Dakota town, Mamie Van Doren rose to "Blonde Bombshell" status in Hollywood when she signed with Universal Pictures in 1953, right on the heels of Marilyn Monroe. This comprehensive biography explores Van Doren's early life and career, spanning from her start as a bit player in Howard Hughes' Jet Pilot to her significant role as the last surviving member of Hollywood's famous "Three M's": Mamie Van Doren, Marilyn Monroe, and Jayne Mansfield. A complete filmography lists Van Doren's roles in film and television. Entries include a plot synopsis, cast and crew details, and in many instances recent and contemporary reviews. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
actor actress Adam Albert Zugsmith Angeles appeared Beat Bill Broadway Buddy Buddy Bregman career CAST Charles Club College Costumes CREDITS dance di›erent E›ects Eddie Editor film film’s Francis Frank Freddy Quinn George girl Girls Town Harry High School Confidential Hollywood Howard Jack Jackie Jane Jayne Mansfield Jerry Jimmy Joan John Johnny Kelly Les Baxter Lilith look Makeup Mamie Van Doren Mamie’s Marilyn Monroe Miss movie Music never Nick night nightclub o›ered o‡ce Paul Anka Phil Phone interview Photography Piper Laurie Playing the Field plot Producer Ralph Ray Anthony Richard Robert Rock rodeo role roll Russ Tamblyn scene screen Screenplay script Second Greatest Sex Set Decorator sexual sheri singer singing song star Starbuck Steve story studio Susie teenage television there’s Tommy Tony Curtis town Uncredited Universal Untamed Youth Vegas Video wanted Wild William woman women young