Диана Дорс Hb | Diana Dors Hb

Diana Dors Hb

Bret David - 2010

Overview

Dubbed the "British Marilyn Monroe" or "British Bridget Bardot," Diana Dors famously declared, "I'd rather be known as the hurricane in mink." She was renowned for her extravagant lifestyle, characterized by a penchant for flashy cars, opulent mansions, glamorous attire, and jet-setting. Dors's ascent to stardom began as a favorite among GIs during the war. Seeking to shed her wholesome image, she aspired to emulate Errol Flynn, a move that propelled her to major stardom. She worked alongside notable figures like Joan Crawford and starred in "Yield to the Night," a film that influenced the abolition of the death penalty. Despite her glamorous persona, affairs, and lavish lifestyle, including a notable relationship with Rod Steiger, she was branded a "scarlet woman" and overlooked by studios. Undeterred, Dors transitioned to a successful cabaret career.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Hollywood history.
• Fans of 20th-century British cinema.
• Those intrigued by celebrity biographies and dramatic lives.

Key features

• Hardback edition
• Published by Hachette UK
• 248 pages
• ISBN: 9781907532108
• Published in 2010