Dorothy Lamour Blogathon: Day 2

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Dorothy Lamour, posing for her blogathon. Image: Reddit

It’s Day 2 of the Dorothy Lamour blogathon, and today’s posts examine the different types of roles Dorothy played during her film career.

Bloggers: If you post later tonight, we will include your post in tomorrow evening’s recap.

Here are today’s fab contributions!

Annex+-+Hope%2C+Bob+%28Road+to+Singapore%29_01Old Hollywood Films explains how Dorothy learns a script is “fluid” when it comes to Hope & Crosby in Road to Singapore (1940).

 

Dorothy Lamour My Favorite BrunetteTales of the Easily Distracted analyzes the romantic chemistry between Dorothy and Bob Hope in My Favorite Brunette (1947).

 

dorothy Lamour Swing High Sing LowCarole and Co. tells us how Carole Lombard gave Dorothy a leg up with her film career including the film Swing High, Swing Low (1937).

 

lulu-belle-2Movie Classics looks at Dorothy’s magnetic performance in the melodrama Lulu Belle (1948).

 

Lamour, in her Adrian wardrobe and take-charge demeanour. Image:

Silver Screenings wonders what Dorothy sees in Bob Hope in They Got Me Covered (1943).

Check back tomorrow for our final day of Dorothy tributes!

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15 Comment on “Dorothy Lamour Blogathon: Day 2”

  1. monstergirl March 12, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Wow Ruth, she’s really spectacular… I must admit I know NOTHING about her or her films… Guess I’ll be learning about Ms Lamour for sure! Cheers Joey

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    1. Silver Screenings March 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      She is spectacular, isn’t she? I’ve added a few films to my Must Watch List.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 13, 2016 at 7:12 am

      It is a beautiful photo – there are some really, really stunning portraits of her online. 🙂

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  3. Mary March 13, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Dorothy is a stunning vision – love her elegance and acting.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 13, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Me too. She really us underrated.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 13, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Haha! That’s great! Looking forward to reading it. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings March 13, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Perfect – thanks! We’ll include you in tonight’s recap.

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  8. ChgoJohn March 15, 2016 at 6:56 am

    That first photo is spectacular, Ruth. She has a Garbo-esque air about her. I’m loving this blogathon and have saved more than a few to my “must watch” list. Thank you!

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    1. Silver Screenings March 15, 2016 at 7:16 am

      You’re right – she does have a Garbo-esque air about her. I hadn’t thought about it that way.

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