RIP Jane Russel

1. Jane Russell, who starred in movies like "The Outlaw " (1943) and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), died on Monday at the age of 89 due to respiratory failure.
2.  "The Outlaw," a "Billy the Kid" picture by Howard Hughes, was released without the Production Code seal of approval, which actually meant something in Hollywood at the time.  
3.  Due to several scandals that rocked Hollywood in the 1920s, the Hayes Code was enforced for several years to prevent films from corrupting American morals. 
4. Howard Hughes took a major risk in releasing an unapproved movie; consequentially, Jane Russell became one of the most popular pin-up girls of World War Two. 

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