Jayne Mansfield

[Mansfield67]

Thank again shellc! Interesting read for sure. Oddly, in that film I watched Diamonds To Dust they do stop at a diner where Jayne uses the facilities and picks up some soft drinks. She then gives her autograph to a woman and her daughter and chats for a minute with them before leaving. I had thought that scene might have been invented since I have never heard anyone say anything. But after reading what that gentleman had said that would make him one of the last people to see her alive. Eerie. I am sure her face was unrecognizable due to the impact. Which makes me wonder if the mortician took a before and after photo? I read some do in order to show their skills.

[Mansfield67]

Happy 88th Birthday Jayne.Pink-Heart-Transparent-Image.png

[Schultz]

Leaving this here for your enjoyment. Unfortunately this is from a german EastmanColor print, which inexplicably censors this number, hence it's incomplete - but in glorious color and 4K!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MNR1VnnN_0

[Shellie]

That first photo is a bit too gory and some might be repulsed by the last one even to post here. Can you post a link to these instead?

That's it done. I was actually 50/50 about whether it was okay but assumed since it was B&W it wouldn't be too bad. I'll remember for next time.

[Dave62]

Those three photos, wow.
Looks like Jayne's wig is on the right part of the first photo.
I believe the second photo is of two bodies, side by side (the left arm on the body on the left next to the right arm to the body on the right).
Turn the third photo upside down- you can see Jayne's hair on the left side/temple of her head. Are those two round shapes what's left of her eyes ? If so, her face is gone along with the top of her head.

Compare this front page photo to today's news shows that warn you in advance "the image we're about to show is graphic..."

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Looks like Sophia wasn't the only person who was astonished by Jayne's chest.


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Nice photoshop of Jayne next to Mariska.

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[cindyt]

That's it done. I was actually 50/50 about whether it was okay but assumed since it was B&W it wouldn't be too bad. I'll remember for next time.

It's still there.

[Shellie]

It's still there.

Strange because I edited the post and now all I see is the links and no pictures. I'll delete the whole post and redo it with just the links.

[Shellie]

I was watching a documentary about Jayne called The Wild Wild World Of Jayne Mansfield. It is from 1968 and consists of footage of Jayne that includes footage from her films and home videos among other things with her narrating. About five minutes before the end, it transitions to after she died and shows footage of Mickey and the children and how they are coping. They showed some footage of the crime scene and there was a few pictures I personally hadn't seen before.

Just a warning that while the pictures are in B&W, they are still quite graphic.


The first one I assume is Brody as it looks to be a passenger but it could also be Ronald Harrison as the body is destroyed and there are no recognisable features.

https://ibb.co/47fhCY9

The second shows a body covered by a blanket with a close up of arms that show it is one of the men.

https://ibb.co/QXp2Fjr

The third picture is of Jayne lying on the ground and while I have seen the picture many times, this is one of the most clear versions so you can see clearly see the scalp avulsion.

https://ibb.co/c6jVGjQ

[Mansfield67]

I was watching a documentary about Jayne called The Wild Wild World Of Jayne Mansfield. It is from 1968 and consists of footage of Jayne that includes footage from her films and home videos among other things with her narrating. About five minutes before the end, it transitions to after she died and shows footage of Mickey and the children and how they are coping. They showed some footage of the crime scene and there was a few pictures I personally hadn't seen before.

Just a warning that while the pictures are in B&W, they are still quite graphic.


The first one I assume is Brody as it looks to be a passenger but it could also be Ronald Harrison as the body is destroyed and there are no recognisable features.

https://ibb.co/47fhCY9

The second shows a body covered by a blanket with a close up of arms that show it is one of the men.

https://ibb.co/QXp2Fjr

The third picture is of Jayne lying on the ground and while I have seen the picture many times, this is one of the most clear versions so you can see clearly see the scalp avulsion.

https://ibb.co/c6jVGjQ

It is Sam Brody in the first photo, the driver, Ronnie Harrison had already been taken out of the car. Looks like they are attempting to remove Sam at this point. The second photo is both men, Sam was in a suit and Ronnie in a short sleeve polo. The one of Jayne is really clear, poor Jayne. These photos are also at the end of Diamonds To Dust. A film so bad and cheesy I am sure John Waters would be appalled! Worth a watch though! LOL.Untitled.jpg

[cindyt]

Strange because I edited the post and now all I see is the links and no pictures. I'll delete the whole post and redo it with just the links.

This can be a strange place.

[Mansfield67]

55 years today.W (9)a.jpgtumblr_308116ab04c07b1bc5841e2709a98973_bb9dff1b_400.jpg

[theotherlondon]

I like the story that she met the Beatles and she and John
got together.

[Mansfield67]

Later he said she was an old bag when asked about meeting her!

[Shellie]

Later he said she was an old bag when asked about meeting her!

Not a surprise really considering what has come out over the years about how he treated his exes and women.

[Mansfield67]

Not a surprise really considering what has come out over the years about how he treated his exes and women.

I would love to hear what Julian really thinks of how he treated his mother Cynthia.

[MagnusDippytack]

I saw a photograph a few decades ago of dead Jayne in the ditch. The picture was fairly sharp and the photographer must have had a very close position. Initially I thought Jayne was wearing a bandana under a wig but now I think it was her scalp laceration. One thing I remember that really shook me up was the one eye visible was partially open. I could never get turned on with a Jayne Mansfield image after seeing this. I have not seen this image since despite trying for years to find it.
Jayne Mansfield made a living on her breasts.

[Mansfield67]

Ann B. Davis and her memories of Jayne!tumblr_f019755bd5ae3ce2da1ac3ddc71eb07d_81b8d619_1280.jpg https://thelifeandtimesofhollywood.c...e-brady-bunch/

[Mansfield67]

Happy 90th birthday Jayne!pink-heart-hi.png

[Mansfield67]

June 29... 56 years.

[pkstracy]

oh wow, thinking of you today Jayne, man she was so pretty.

[Shejay]

Such a beautiful woman, gone to soon but you definitely left your impression on this world. 💜

[lulubaines]

I just got my piece of Jayne's windshield from Scott! So COOL

[pkstracy]

ohhh nice

[Mansfield67]

Wow!

[Schultz]

Jayne's magnum opus TOO HOT TO HANDLE / PLAYGIRL AFTER DARK, restored in its original EastmanColor and widescreen glory for your enjoyment. This is also fully UNCENSORED, unlike the butchered version released in the US. Jayne's musical numbers are particularly scrumptious and scandalous for 1959 standards.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YS1XbKBGJI

FILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpDE0etG-Y0

[Drew]

Whats interesting is the movie stopped production during the filming due to lack of funds ,and when production starting up again many weeks later Jayne had lost a lot of weight and looked amazing for it. Rest in Peace ,You are Loved

[Mansfield67]

Jayne's magnum opus TOO HOT TO HANDLE / PLAYGIRL AFTER DARK, restored in its original EastmanColor and widescreen glory for your enjoyment. This is also fully UNCENSORED, unlike the butchered version released in the US. Jayne's musical numbers are particularly scrumptious and scandalous for 1959 standards.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YS1XbKBGJI

FILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpDE0etG-Y0

This makes my day!! Thank you Schultz! God Bless Jayne!20240621_175904.jpg

[Schultz]

About 40 minutes of this restoration was sourced from an original 35mm print of the film held on some British film archive. You'll see variations in picture and sound quality because the restoration utilizes 3 different sources to "piece the film together", since it has been edited/censored differently in each country it's been released.
Check out the censorship comparison below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oE9rzsxHzI

[Mansfield67]

Very interesting! I will watch the film tonight, I did notice the variation in picture but I not complaining as it is wonderful to see it and Jayne in color.

[Mansfield67]

They say this is the last picture of Jayne, taken on the night of June 28 1967 at her last show of the evening at Gus Stevens Supper Club before heading to New Orleans for a television appearance she would never make 57 years ago. Always loved.Untitled.jpgUntitled.jpg

[pkstracy]

awww she looked amazing there.

[Mansfield67]

The documentary My Mom Jayne comes to HBO in June. Directed by Mariska Hargitay she finally reveals that Nelson Sardelli is her biological father. Books on Jayne in the 1970's said that. In Martha Sexton's book, "most sources agree the baby was Sardelli's". In May Mann's book Jayne says "Nelson really has to see Mariska". So Jayne already knew. Mickey raised her as his own, not to many men would do that. Nelson & Jayne.jpg

[KELT]

Mickey was a good man; Jayne was something of a slut.

[Mansfield67]

They all got around, Mansfield, Monroe , Van Doren and a dozen or more wannabe blondes.

["What Tha....?"]

After reading the articles about Mariska and her biological father, I had to re-read the two books I have about Jayne. "Jayne Mansfield and The American Fifties" only mentioned Nelson Sardelli briefly. In May Mann's book it says that Jayne wanted to marry Nelson, then she found out he was already married. Then a few pages later, Viola! Mariska was born. Jayne was quoted several times as saying that she wished the speculation about who Mariska's father is, would stop. "It isn't fair!" , Jayne kept saying. She let the public believe all along that Mickey was the father. Damn, that "Born Out Of Wedlock" thing, back in the Fifties! I am sure there were plenty of children back then, who didn't know who their biological father ( and maybe even mother) was.
ETA: Does anybody have the biography by Raymond Strait? How credible do you think it is? When I read the review on Amazon it said that Jayne tried successfully to have a baby with Nelson, because she wanted an Italian baby. 1) Wasn't Nelson Brazilian? 2) If this was true, why was she telling everybody that Mariska was Mickey's baby?

[KELT]

After reading the articles about Mariska and her biological father, I had to re-read the two books I have about Jayne. "Jayne Mansfield and The American Fifties" only mentioned Nelson Sardelli briefly. In May Mann's book it says that Jayne wanted to marry Nelson, then she found out he was already married. Then a few pages later, Viola! Mariska was born. Jayne was quoted several times as saying that she wished the speculation about who Mariska's father is, would stop. "It isn't fair!" , Jayne kept saying. She let the public believe all along that Mickey was the father. Damn, that "Born Out Of Wedlock" thing, back in the Fifties! I am sure there were plenty of children back then, who didn't know who their biological father ( and maybe even mother) was.
ETA: Does anybody have the biography by Raymond Strait? How credible do you think it is? When I read the review on Amazon it said that Jayne tried successfully to have a baby with Nelson, because she wanted an Italian baby. 1) Wasn't Nelson Brazilian? 2) If this was true, why was she telling everybody that Mariska was Mickey's baby?

Mariska was born in 1964. Wasn’t just the out of wedlock thing but also screwing around with someone else other than your spouse, particularly when there’s the outcome of a baby from that liaison.

["What Tha....?"]

So, if Nelson Sardelli wasn't already married, would Jayne have gone through with the Mexican divorce from Mickey and then marry Sardelli? I find it hard to believe she didn't already know that Sardelli was married, before she decided to break up with him and go back to Mickey.
I wonder how long after she found out she was pregnant did she tell Mickey it was Sardelli's baby? Also, when did she tell Sardelli? I am sure this news went over big, with Sardelli's wife. It's one thing to find out your husband got another woman pregnant. It's another to find out this woman was Jayne Mansfield!
I agree that it was very admirable, that Mickey still welcomed the birth of Mariska, as if she was his own child. That was a classy act, knowing that decision would affect him and Mariska for the rest of their lives.

[Mansfield67]

After reading the articles about Mariska and her biological father, I had to re-read the two books I have about Jayne. "Jayne Mansfield and The American Fifties" only mentioned Nelson Sardelli briefly. In May Mann's book it says that Jayne wanted to marry Nelson, then she found out he was already married. Then a few pages later, Viola! Mariska was born. Jayne was quoted several times as saying that she wished the speculation about who Mariska's father is, would stop. "It isn't fair!" , Jayne kept saying. She let the public believe all along that Mickey was the father. Damn, that "Born Out Of Wedlock" thing, back in the Fifties! I am sure there were plenty of children back then, who didn't know who their biological father ( and maybe even mother) was.
ETA: Does anybody have the biography by Raymond Strait? How credible do you think it is? When I read the review on Amazon it said that Jayne tried successfully to have a baby with Nelson, because she wanted an Italian baby. 1) Wasn't Nelson Brazilian? 2) If this was true, why was she telling everybody that Mariska was Mickey's baby?

Hopefully Mariska will reveal all she knows or knew. I have Raymond Strait's book, about the same as the rest in telling Jayne's story. I still have to get Eve Golden's book The Girl Couldn't Help It, which they say is the definitive bio.611lVOD03-L.jpg

[artymorty]

She had a fantastic figure for someone who gave birth 5 times ! !

["What Tha....?"]

Anybody else watch Mariska's documentary? What did you think? I thought it was pretty good. Sad start to it though. It started off with Mariska walking around on the land that used to have the Pink Palace on it. Nothing but rubble and dirt,now.

[RiaBrown]

I watched it. I loooooooved it!!!!! For those of you who don't know, it's streaming on MAX.

["What Tha....?"]

One tidbit I learned watching the documentary: is that when Mariska was looking for more info about her mom, Mickey Hargitay told her: "don't read any of the books written about your mom. They are nothing but garbage!"

[pkstracy]

I haven't watched it yet.

[pkstracy]

I just watched it and I am sobbing, like Jayne, my mom got pregnant with me at 16, my mom died on June 29 2023, on the anniversary of Jayne's death, like Mariska I have a father out there somewhere that I have never met. I too, feel that anger, that grief, that identity crisis of not knowing who I am really, not knowing if I have a half brothers and sisters. The documentary was very well done and see Jayne as a human and not the sex symbol was just wow.

["What Tha....?"]

I thought it was well done, too. You knew it was a project of love, for Mariska. She was able to get answers to a lot of the questions that she lived with, all her life, and I am happy for her, about that. I was, however, sad to see how Zoltan and Mickey Jr. still grieve over the loss of Jayne. You could still see the pain all over their faces.

[Mansfield67]

It was a beautiful documentary, Mariska is surrounded by so much love. Jayne and Mickey would be proud.

["What Tha....?"]

Just rewatched the My Mom, Jayne documentary. An eerie thing that I just picked up on, this time: Jayne's dad had a heart attack, crashed his car, and died with Jayne in it, when Jayne was three years old. Mariska was three years old and in the car, when it crashed with Jayne, and Jayne died in it.