Thriller starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell. A gambler is given 50,000 dollars to visit a resort in Mexico, unaware that he has been lured there by a notorious mobster. Show more
Spoof western musical about a man who heads out West to claim the inheritance left by his father, and finds he has been left nothing but debts. Starring Bob Hope. Show more
Documentary in which British fashion photographer Rankin reveals the rich history of Hollywood photography and how its most influential and enduring images were created. Show more
Adventure film. A couple discover a sunken Spanish galleon in the Caribbean and join forces with a motley crew to recover the ship's fabulous cargo from the ocean floor. Show more
Musical comedy about a lonely Texas heiress in Paris who masquerades as a member of a model troupe on a luxury voyage in the hope of finding a man. Starring Jane Russell. Show more
Comedy in which a poor bank teller (Frank Sinatra) finds himself branded a thief when his sudden mysterious affluence arouses the suspicion of his friends. Show more
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Jane Russell
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Hollywood sex symbol Jane Russell talks about her difficult childhood as the eldest and only girl of six siblings, her film career and working with Marilyn Monroe. Show more
Murder story set amid the pool halls and casinos of Vegas. A woman who used to sing in a casino returns to find the past far from dead, and herself involved in a mystery. Show more
Unconventional western about the life of outlaw Billy the Kid, including his partnership with Doc Holliday and clashes with lawman Pat Garrett. Stars Jane Russell and Jack Buetel.
Classic comedy musical. A transatlantic trip brings romantic problems for showgirls Lorelei and Dorothy, seeking different things from men.