Dorothy Lamour as Cleopatra
I’ve been fixated on all-things Ancient Egypt, so it’s no wonder how utterly OBSESSED I am with the idea of Dorothy Lamour as CLEOPATRA VII! This stunning illustration by Henry Clive graced the October 13th, 1946 cover of American Weekly as part of a series called “Pin-Up Girls of History,” beautifully blending Hollywood […]
Dottie’s Childhood Home in New Orleans
Did you know Dorothy Lamour’s childhood home still stands today? Born in New Orleans in 1914, Dottie’s parents divorced when she was a small child. Her mother, Carmen Louise LaPorte, would later marry Clarence Lambour, in which she and Dottie adopted his surname. Several years ago I did some sleuthing and found a New Orleans […]
Happy “Caught in the Draft” Day!
“Caught in the Draft” was released on this day in 1941, starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, with Eddie Bracken and Lynn Overman as the supporting cast. Don Bolton (Hope) is a gun-shy actor who looks for any excuse to avoid being drafted. He falls for the colonel’s daughter, Antoinette “Tony” Fairbanks (Lamour), who sees […]
From the collection – Dottie’s Holy Bible
Dorothy Lamour’s Holy Bible, gifted to her by her mother Carmen on Christmas 1940. Inside is a prayer card and a newspaper clipping when Dottie visited Rome in 1950 for a private meeting with Pope Pius XII. Carmen circled Psalms and made a list for Dottie to guide her in certain situations- “For Trouble,” “Faith,” […]
Paramount on Parade … Around the World!
I recently added this wonderful photo to my ever-growing Dorothy Lamour collection. I noticed the cake topper reads “Paramount on Parade Around the World” but the event was completely unknown to me. What I love most about being a Dottie fan are the continuous opportunities to learn more about her and her life! Naturally, I […]
The Shamrock Hotel: A St. Patrick’s Day Disaster
The Shamrock Hotel, conceived by oil magnate Glenn McCarthy, made its grand debut on St. Patrick’s Day in 1949. The glittering event quickly turned into a disaster, and would be remembered as one of the most chaotic broadcasts in history that left audiences puzzled. The largest hotel in the United States at the time, the Shamrock […]
Happy Valentine’s Day (& blog-site launch day)! ♡
There’s perhaps no star better suited to evoke feelings of romance than Dorothy Lamour. After all, “love” is in her name! With her captivating beauty, undeniable talent, and an aura of allure, she remains a timeless icon of Hollywood glamour. Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton was born on December 10, 1914, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother, […]