Jayne Mansfield Exhibit
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Title
Jayne Mansfield Exhibit
Subject
Jayne Mansfield, 1950s Hollywood, 1960s Hollywood, celebrity culture, fan culture, Movie Memorabilia, Hollywood legacy, film history, media studies
Description
This exhibit features photos, posters, and memorabilia documenting the life, death, and enduring legacy of actress Jayne Mansfield (1934-1967), with a focus on her influence on 1950s and 1960s Hollywood and fan culture that still permeates to the modern day.
Creator
Alexandra Simos (Exhibit Curator)
Source
Private Collection of Alexandra Simos
Publisher
University of Toronto iSchool (Omeka Server Platform)
Date
March 2025 (Date of Exhibit Creation)
Rights
Copyright © Alexandra Simos 2025; All Rights Reserved
Relation
Related to the study of Hollywood's Golden Age and the role of celebrity culture in shaping American society during the mid-20th century.
Format
Digital Exhibit (Omeka Platform)
Language
English (en)
Type
Digital Exhibit; Online Museum Exhibit
Coverage
United States, Hollywood (1950s-1960s), Celebrity Culture, Jayne Mansfield’s Legacy
Collection Items
Film Strip Cell from 1968 Film The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield
Film still of Jayne Mansfield looking over the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. A piece of film reel with sound from the 1968 semi-documentary The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield, featuring footage of Jayne Mansfield’s travels, interviews, and…
Jayne Mansfield and the American Fifties
A biography exploring the life and career of Jayne Mansfield within the context of 1950s America, examining her life through interviews and tabloids and assessing her role in popular culture, perpetuating gender norms, and the sexism of the…
The Jayne Mansfield Pin-up Book
A vintage pin-up book featuring photographs of Jayne Mansfield, published in 1957. This publication highlights her career as a Hollywood sex symbol and her influence on 1950s American pop culture, glamour and pin-up photography, and celebrity…
Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield at Romanoff's (1957)
A 1957 black-and-white photograph of Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield at a Beverly Hills dinner party at Romanoff’s restaurant. The image captures Loren’s iconic side-eye glance at Mansfield’s revealing dress, becoming one of the most memorable…
Movie Poster for The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield
A printed movie poster for the 1968 film The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield. This 27x40-inch reproduction features a vintage-style design highlighting Jayne Mansfield, reflecting the film’s association with Hollywood glamour and the…
Film Still From the 1968 Film The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield
A film still from The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield (1968), showing Jayne Mansfield looking over the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. The semi-documentary captures Mansfield’s travels, interviews, and commentary on global nightlife and culture,…
Jayne Mansfield with Anton LaVey (Late 1960s)
A photograph from the late 1960s featuring Anton LaVey, founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan, with actress Jayne Mansfield, taken during a meeting.
Promotional Photo of Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVU.
Promotional photo of Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in the popular crime drama television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, depicting her character in a compelling and dynamic scene.
Jayne Mansfield with Self-Shaped Hot Water Bottles (1957 Publicity Photo)
A publicity photo of Jayne Mansfield floating beside hot water bottles in her likeness in a pool. Part of advertising for the novelty hot water bottles to fans.
Mariska Hargitay and Her Siblings (1960s Photograph)
A 1960s photograph of Mariska Hargitay and her siblings, featured in an AmoMama article about her. The article discusses their family life and Mariska's connection to Hollywood's golden age and her mother Jayne Mansfield.