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"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell...
Maude Adams death in 1953.... Peter Pan....
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell...
Maude Adams death in 1953.... Peter Pan....
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July 18, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1953
* Maude Adams death (1st report)... Broadway's "Peter Pan"
* Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell...
The front page has a two column headlines:
"Maude Adams Is Dead at 80; Won Fame in Peter Pan Role"
with subhead: "Winsome, Lonely Dreamer of Dreams' Captivated Audiences of 3 Decades", along with a photo of the famous actress. Lengthy text continues on page 13 with three more photos including her in the "Peter Pan" costume.
Also a 4 x 2 1/2 inch advertisement for the movie: "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. This movie premiered in New York City a few days earlier.
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning and a little staining, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Maude Ewing Kiskadden (November 11, 1872 – July 17, 1953), known professionally as Maude Adams, was an American stage actress who achieved her greatest success as Peter Pan. Adams's personality appealed to a large audience and helped her become the most successful and highest-paid performer of her day, with a yearly income of more than one million dollars during her peak. She was often referred to simply as "Maudie" by her fans.
Category: The 20th Century
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