The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)
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Title
The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)
Subject
Jayne Mansfield, Hollywood history, 1980s films, biographical movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Loni Anderson, celebrity culture, made-for-TV films
Description
A made-for-television biopic depicting the life and career of Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield, portrayed by Loni Anderson. The film explores Mansfield’s rise to fame, personal struggles, and tragic death, with a focus on her relationship with bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Directed by Dick Lowry, the film provides a dramatized retelling of Mansfield’s glamorous yet tumultuous life.
Creator
Dick Lowry (Director), Andrew J. Fenady (Writer)
Source
DVD, television broadcast
Publisher
ABC (original network), production studio
Date
1980 (original release)
Contributor
Producers, cast, crew, and ABC Network
Rights
Held by ABC Network and distribution partners
Relation
Connected to the life and legacy of Jayne Mansfield; relevant to studies on Hollywood history, biographical filmmaking, and celebrity culture
Format
Moving image (TV movie, color)
Language
English (en)
Type
Motion picture (Biographical drama, made-for-TV)
Identifier
Coverage
United States (1980); Hollywood culture, 1950s-1960s celebrity history, television film industry
Collection
Citation
Dick Lowry (Director), Andrew J. Fenady (Writer), “The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980),” Omeka, accessed February 6, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/228.