Dorothy Lamour Blogathon: Day 1

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Dorothy is dressed & ready for her Big Party. Image: Fine Art America

Dorothy Lamour is ready for her Big Party. Image: Fine Art America

Hooray! We’re off to a great start with our “Dot” Blogathon! Today’s posts show Dorothy’s versatility as an actress, a singer, and a trend-setting fashion icon.

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

Enjoy today’s contributions!

Dorothy Lamour Slightly French

Love Letters to Old Hollywood explains why Don Ameche wants Dorothy to be Slightly French (1949).

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Mike’s Take on Movies asks if Dan Duryea is railroading Dorothy in Manhandled (1949).

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Christina Wehner looks at Dorothy’s incredible talent as a (torch) singer.

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LA Explorer laments Dorothy’s lack of screen time in They Got Me Covered (1943).

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The Motion Pictures celebrates Dorothy’s parody of the femme fatale in My Favorite Brunette (1947).

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Old Hollywood Films explores Dorothy’s role as a sarong-wearing fashion icon.

Check back tomorrow for more Dorothy love! For the full list of participants, click on the banner below.

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14 Comment on “Dorothy Lamour Blogathon: Day 1”

  1. maedez March 12, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I cannot wait to read everyone’s entries!

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    1. Silver Screenings March 12, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Some great Dot tributes!

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      1. maedez March 12, 2016 at 8:30 pm

        I’ve now read them all, and I agree!

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  2. maedez March 12, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Reblogged this on Font and Frock and commented:
    We’re in the midst of a great blogathon!

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  4. vp19 March 12, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Here’s my entry, on Lamour’s friendship with Paramount cohort Carole Lombard: http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/849477.html

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    1. Silver Screenings March 12, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Awesome! Thanks so much. Your post will be included in tonight’s recap. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings March 12, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Terrific! Thanks for joining us. 🙂 Your post will be included in tonight’s recap.

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  9. ChgoJohn March 14, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Dayum! What a beauty! Cannot wait to read what everyone has to say. Thanks, Ruth!

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

      Yes, a lot of enthusiasm for Ms Lamour, which was great to see!

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