In an obituary for another lady Beryl Davis, 87, there is a photo of her singing with, amongst others, Jane Russell and Rhonda Fleming - the only red head I ever fancied.

I must Google Rhonda to find out whether she's still alive and what films she was in during my horny 1950s.

Not only is she still alive, she's still active and has her own website:

www.rhondafleming.com/

Well spotted Pru.

Allow me to broaden this thread; my friend Mike and I, over breakfast, were discussing the changes in the star system since the studios ruled and how many "bimbos" of the 40s and 50s went on to become much respected older actresses with great careers - Bette Davis, Monroe, Jane Russell, Jean Simmons, so many huge stars, still working today - talking of day, or, rather Day.

Compare that to today's X Factor world - 15 minutes if that (unless you're Jedward).

Yes. One of my great favourites, from the wonderful Thin Man movies, is Myrna Loy - gorgeous cheekbones. She was acting well into her seventies.