Jayne Mansfield Calendar, Ernest J. Jolivet Novelty Calendar and Printing Company, reproduction from Ektachrome by Keith Bernard, Facts: Jayne Mansfield (1933–1967) American film, television and theater actress. In 1955, she became one of the early Playboy Playmates and was known as the original 'Blonde Bombshell'. She was a Broadway star in 1955, a Hollywood star in 1956, the darling of the movie community in 1957, and box-office poison in 1958. Her notable television work included The Red Skelton Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. She was the first major American actress to have a nude starring role in a motion picture. She did have several box office successes and won a Theatre World Award, a Golden Globe and a Golden Laurel. She died in an automobile accident at age 34. She was born Vera Jayne Palmer.

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