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The Blonde Bombshell is a British two-part mini-series based on the life and death of actress Diana Dors. It was produced by LWT for ITV, and first shown on 26 and 27 April 1999. Keeley Hawes played Dors during her early career (1945–1960) and Amanda Redman during her later years (1965–1984).
Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in sex film-comedies and risqué modelling.
Jul 29, 2016 · This was a two part mini series based on the life of Diana Dors originally shown on the 26th and 27th April 1999 on ITV. Keeley Hawes plays the young Diana (1945-1960) and Amanda Redman plays her...
Feb 9, 2022 · Marilyn Monroe. These three actresses are part of the iconic women in Hollywood’s history known as the blonde bombshells. The blonde bombshell craze began when Jean Harlow - the original blonde bombshell - appeared in the appropriately titled film Platinum Blonde, opens a new window (1931).
Often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde", Harlow was popular for her "Laughing Vamp " screen persona. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years, but she became one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, whose image in the public eye has endured.
The Blonde Bombshell (TV Mini Series 1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
May 7, 2024 · Honor Blackman pays tribute to actress, singer and personality Diana Dors, the UK sex symbol groomed to rival Marilyn Monroe. Diana Dors passed away, on 4 May 1984. Born in 1931, Diana Fluck ...
The Blonde Bombshell was a two-part miniseries based on the turbulent life and early death of British movie queen Diana Dors.
Oct 25, 2021 · Born 1931 as Diana Fluck, with mousy brown hair, the platinum blonde went on to be the first British sex symbol and had Marilyn Monroe as a rival.
Dian Dors was Britain's answer to Jane Mansfield, and so may other blonde bombshells of the era. But Diana herself, wanted to be known for so much more. This documentary tells the story of Diana's turbulant life in the spotlight, in the golden age of cinema.
