The Revolt of Mamie Stover

The Independent Jane Russell & The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956)

The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) is not considered a classic, but it’s certainly entertaining.  Based on William Bradford Huie’s 1951 novel about a World War II lady of the night, The Revolt of Mamie Stover is gripping, dramatic, and lusciously photographed.  It’s Jane Russell at her sultry, sensual best. I tried to find this […]

barbara stanwyck

Great Oscar Injustices: Barbara Stanwyck (Part II)

Welcome back to week four of my Great Oscar Injustice Series. We’re on my second week of tribute to the Oscar-overlooked Barbara Stanwyck.  Let’s jump right in. We pick up with Barbara in 1936, the year she met the beautifully handsome Robert Taylor.  After her abusive marriage to the domineering and alcoholic Frank Fay, Taylor […]