Hollywood Blondes

As uncommon a trio as has ever been offered in these pages, these actresses have two main things in common... yep, they're all blondes and the 1950's was their most jubilant decade.  The best actress among them moved away from fame in favor of family.  Another could never get out of the shadow of her actor-husband-frequent costar and the third had a toxic fame that completely overshadowed what meager talent she had.

Katy Jurado

When writing about a Mexican actress in the 1950's, one has to think first of Katy Jurado.  She reigned as the top Latina of the decade.  Linda Cristal, who came along in the mid-50's, while more beautiful than Jurado, never achieved her fame.  Equally beautiful Dolores Del Rio was from an earlier era.  Jurado ruled Hollywood during her time.

Good 50's Films: Designing Woman

1957 Romantic Comedy
From MGM
Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Starring
Gregory Peck
Lauren Bacall
Dolores Gray
Sam Levene
Chuck Connors
Mickey Shaughnessy
Tom Helmore
Jack Cole