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Spotlight on Fashion + Color: BYE BYE BIRDIE (1963)

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What's the story, morning glory? It doesn't get much sillier or more fun than the musical film Bye Bye Birdie (1963), which was adapted from the 1960 Broadway musical. The film stars Ann-Margret as Kim MacAfee, a teenager from Sweet Apple, Ohio who wins the contest of a lifetime: a kiss from rock and roll superstar Conrad … Continue reading Spotlight on Fashion + Color: BYE BYE BIRDIE (1963)

Movie Icon: Ann-Margret

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Opening note: The 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie is unashamedly one of my favorite musicals, so I thought I'd come back to my blog by dedicating a post to its starlet Ann-Margret and the impression she made on audiences, especially in the 1960s. This also gives me a chance to work with two subjects that are very dear … Continue reading Movie Icon: Ann-Margret