Dorothy Dandridge and sister Vivian arrive at the premiere of Carmen Jones, 1954
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This Day & Aige: Request to 20th-Century Fox--Dorothy Dandridge
Oh my gosh, YES!!! I’m all for it!!!I sent an inquiry to 20th-Century Fox Saturday I believe. I should have taken a screenshot of it. But I asked them who could I talk to about having a Dorothy Dandridge film collection (her 20th-Century films & other studios if possible) in honor of her & her upcoming 90th birthday. I also asked if…
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Dorothy Dandridge presenting an Oscar at New York’s Century Theater on March 30, 1955. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in Carmen Jones but lost to Grace Kelly who won for Country Girl. Photo: Ebony
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Graceful and Elegant
As I’ve stated before, Dorothy and Marilyn were great friends. but the two had to hide their friendship due to the racism that existed at the time. This is the only nown photo of the two together.
(photo provided by @DandridgeDaily)
Dorothy Dandridge with beauty pageant contestants.
Los Angeles, California
1946
Clyde Woods, photographer
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Simply stunning.
Wasn’t she lovely?
Jet Magazine. August 6, 1953
Hollywood.
Photo courtesy of @fashiondiva1984
Dorothy Dandridge for JAX Beer
