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1951 – Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell

His Kind of Woman film noir Movie Poster

1951 Movie Poster - His Kind of Woman from Howard Hughes Studios - McCalls August 1951
1951 Movie Poster – His Kind of Woman from Howard Hughes Studios – McCalls August 1951

This mid-century movie ad appeared in the August 1951 edition of McCalls magazine. As movie posters go–it gets your attention. The movie stared Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell, the so called “Hottest Combination to Ever Hit the Screen.” It also stared Vincent Price, Tim Holt, and Raymond Burr.

1950’s was the period for film-noir and the femme fatale. This classic film fit the mold perfectly with gangsters, sex-appeal, and an artful black and white setting.

A deported gangster’s plan to re-enter the USA involves skulduggery at a Mexican resort, and gambler Dan Milner is caught in the middle.

1951 Movie Poster Illustration - Robert Mitchell and Jane Russell
1951 Movie Poster Illustration – Robert Mitchell and Jane Russell
1951 Film Noir Movie Poster - Vintage Passion images from MidCenturyPage.com
1951 Film Noir Movie Poster – Vintage Passion images from MidCenturyPage.com

References

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043643/

1 comment on “1951 – Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell

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