Atomic Blonde: The Films of Mamie Van Doren

by Barry Lowe

Book Overview

Born Joan Lucille Olander in a small South Dakota town, Mamie Van Doren rose to "Blonde Bombshell" status in Hollywood when she signed with Universal Pictures in 1953, right on the heels of Marilyn Monroe. This comprehensive biography explores Van Doren's early life and career, spanning from her start as a bit player in Howard Hughes' Jet Pilot to her significant role as the last surviving member of Hollywood's famous "Three M's" Mamie...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476667950
• ISBN13: 9781476667959
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher