"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.
* 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
