Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Dec 10, 1914 New Orleans, LA |
| Died | Sep 22, 1996 Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | Died at 81 |
| Final Resting PlaceForest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) | |
Dorothy Lamour | |
| Job | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 1933-1995 |
| Top Roles | Princess Shalmar, Herself, Cameo Appearance, Sal Van Hoyden, 'Lucky' Dubarry, Princess Lala |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Action |
| Top Topics | Road Movie, Exotic Lands, Romance (Comic) |
| Top Collaborators | Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, William LeBaron (Producer), Arthur Hornblow Jr. (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Victor McLaglen, Una Merkel, Reginald Rose see more.. |
Dorothy Lamour Overview:
Legendary actress, Dorothy Lamour, was born Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton on Dec 10, 1914 in New Orleans, LA. Lamour died at the age of 81 on Sep 22, 1996 in Los Angeles, CA and was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.
MINI BIO:
How anyone so American as dark-haired, pencil-eyebrowed Dorothy Lamour could become Hollywood's queen of South Sea Island pictures is a bit of a mystery. But she'll always be remembered as the maiden bursting into sarong and the good-humored decoration in the "Road" pictures. Fortunately, she could also sing (rather well, if a bit syrupy) and act (a bit) and so sustained her star career. The public always liked her, and it was a hideous misjudgement of their taste to offer her only a cameo role in the last "Road" film. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Radio and Motion Pictures. Dorothy Lamour's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #67 on Feb 5, 1943. Lamour was never nominated for an Academy Award.
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: Fashion Icon of Old Hollywood
By Amanda Garrett on Mar 11, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm looking at actress 's influence on the fashion industry. Her trademark sarongs, which were originally designed by Edith Head, became a fashion craze in the late 1930's. This article is part of : The "Dot" Blogathon hosted by Font & Frock and Silver Scree... Read full article
Is Bob Hope's "Favorite Brunette"
By Rick29 on Nov 6, 2013 From Classic Film & TV CafeConfession: I sometimes get the plots of Bob Hope's three My Favorite movies mixed up. While recently viewing My Favorite Brunette again, I kept waiting for the scene where the baddies give Bob truth serum--with predictably silly results. However, that classic bit is from My Favorite Spy with Hedy L... Read full article
By Art on Dec 10, 2012 From Classic Cinema Gold
was an American actress, singer, and entertainer. She is probably best remembered for appearing in the “Road to…” movies, a series of successful comedies starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. “I felt like a wonderful sandwich, a slice of white bread between two sl... Read full article
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By Dawn Sample on Nov 15, 2012 From Noir and Chick FlicksPersonal Quote: "I made 60 motion pictures and only wore the sarong in about six pictures, but it did become a kind of trademark".... Read full article
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By Dawn on Jul 31, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks(December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996), is best-remembered for her performance in the Road to... movies. Lamour's wonderful humor, allowed her to have a long career in the movies. Lamour published her autobiography, My Side of the Road in 1980, revived her nightclub act, and ... Read full article
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Dorothy Lamour Quotes:
Nicky Duval: Well, school's out teacher!
Sal Van Hoyden: [singing] You wouldn't dare be too bold, would you? And think that my hand was to hold, would you? And you wouldn't play on my sympathy, then take advantage of me... would you? You shouldn't be quite so near, should you? Or whisper those words in my ear, should you? You can't get romantic; that, you know, takes two. But darling, if I would... would you?
Turkey Jackson: We're going to get married on... . uh... . when is the big day, Dream Thing?
Princess Shalmar: When the moon, in its last quarter, silvers the blossoms of the almond tree. That's Tuesday night, about nine.
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