Author Christina Rice's new book, Mean... Moody... Magnificent! Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend, is the first-ever biography of this timeless star. Rice shares her favorite Russell films, and you can learn more about her book here: https://bit.ly/35GDt3x Join us as we celebrate Russell's centennial on Friday starting with THE OUTLAW at 8pm ET, followed by THE PALEFACE ('48) and HIS KIND OF WOMAN ('51). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Remembering Jane Russell, in her first Major Film Turning the young actress into a sex symbol and a Hollywood icon. The Outlaw is a 1941 American Western film, directed by Howard Hughes and starring Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, and Walter Huston. Hughes also produced the film, while Howard Hawks served as an uncredited co-director. The film is notable as Russell's breakthrough role, turning the young actress into a sex symbol and a Hollywood icon. Later advertising billed Russell

The Outlaw (1943) Jack Buetel Thomas Mitchell Jane Russell A Trailer The Outlaw is a 1943 American Western film, directed by Howard Hughes and starring Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, and Walter Huston. Hughes also produced the film, while Howard Hawks served as an uncredited co-director. The film is notable as Russell's breakthrough role, and she became regarded as a sex symbol and a Hollywood icon. Later advertising billed Russell as the sole star. | Because We Love Classic Cinema

Author Christina Rice of the new Jane Russell biography explains the marketing of the star and how it differed from who she was in real life. Her new book, Mean... Moody... Magnificent: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend is available wherever books are sold. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM