#mandy rice davies

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Nana (1983) | dir. Dan Wolman

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Welsh model and showgirl Mandy Rice-Davies, London, July 1963

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Updated my Mandy Rice-Davies banner!

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my life has been one long descent into respectability

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Swinging London 1969. Model Mandy Rice-Davies (1944-2014) poses wearing a pink semi-transparent swimsuit designed and manufactured by Gottex, in Grosvenor Square, London on 11th September 1969. Mandy Rice-Davies became associated with and caught up in the Profumo affair and resulting trial before moving to Israel in 1966🌵🌵🇬🇧

Via @isabelfutre on Instagram🌵

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[margaret-hilda-thatcher]

Can you spill the tea on Denis’ indiscretions that you mentioned? I’m trying to get into the Maggie lore more 👀

Hi :) Haha I don’t have much tea, the allegations I mentioned are from two sources recounting two separate events. The first is a tweet by a woman about him flirting with her friend at a Christmas party, and the second is an extract from Julie Goodyear’s book which recounts him drunkenly groping her. I’ll insert them below.

The cheating story is a double hearsay from a 2013 Daily Mail article where Robin Harris (the author who co-wrote several of her books) basically revealed that Margaret suspected Denis of having an affair back in 2002. There’s no ‘proof’ of whether this was true or not, but paired with the pattern of behaviour mentioned above, it doesn’t sound too far-fetched. My issue is that she confided in him and he took it to the media literally 48 hours after her death to present it as some delusion.

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Elke Sommer

Mandy Rice-Davies

Brigitte Bardot

Vera Allik

[ladiesofcinema]

ELLIE BAMBER as MANDY RICE-DAVIES in THE TRIAL OF CHRISTINE KEELER

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Birthdays 10.21

Beer Birthdays

William G. Ruske (1842)

John D. McKenzie (1849)

Emil Schmitt (1851)

Lucy Saunders (1957)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Steve Cropper; rock guitarist (1941)

Martin Gardner; mathematician, scientist, writer (1914)

Dizzy Gillespie; jazz trumpeter (1917)

Ursula K. LeGuin; writer (1929)

Lee Loughnane; rock brass musician (1946)

Famous Birthdays

Malcolm Arnold; English composer (1921)

Natasha Bassett; Australian actress (1992)

Nicolaus I Bernoulli; Swiss mathematician & theorist (1687)

Elvin Bishop; rock guitarist, singer (1942)

Leo Burnett; advertiser (1891)

Charlotte Caffey; rock guitarist (1953)

Doja Cat; rapper (1995)

Samuel Taylor Coleridge; English poet, philosopher (1772)

Julian Cope; rock bassist, guitarist (1957)

Patti Davis; actress and author (1952)

Maureen Duffy; English author, poet, playwright (1933)

Will Estes; actor (1978)

Tom Everett; actor (1948)

Carrie Fisher; actor, writer (1956)

Whitey Ford; New York Yankees P (1928)

Andre Geim; Russian-English physicist (1958)

Fred Hersch; pianist and composer (1955)

Allen Hoey; poet and author (1952)

Lux Interior; rock singer (1946)

Marc Johnson; bassist, composer & bandleader (1953)

Wolfgang Ketterle; German physicist (1957)

Steve Lukather; rock guitarist (1957)

Manfred Mann; South African-English keyboard player (1940)

Benjamin Netanyahu; Israeli politician (1949)

Nick Oliveri; singer-songwriter & bassist (1971)

Glen Powell; actor (1988)

Samuel Taylor Coleridge; English writer (1772)

Manfred Mann; rock singer (1940)

William Mitchell; chemist, inventor of Tang, Pop Rocks, Cool Whip & Jell-O (1911)

Alfred Nobel; Swedish chemist (1833)

Mandy Rice-Davies; English model & actress (1944)

Christopher A. Sims; economist and statistician (1942)

Georg Solti; orchestra conductor (1912)

Ken Watanabe; Japanese actor (1959)

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Updated my Mandy-Rice Davies poster, and included the quote version.

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mandy rice davies

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THREE BETWEEN THE SHEETS 

ECSTASY (1984) - BLACK VENUS (1983) - MELODY OF PASSION (1985)

Indulge your ‘80s fantasies with two softcore classics produced by Harry Alan Towers (99 Women, Franco’s Count Dracula): In Black Venus, former Miss Bahamas Josephine Jacqueline Jones (Love Circles) leads a sumptuous orgy of Victorian lust co-starring Florence Guérin (Faceless), Karin Schubert (Black Emanuelle), Helga Liné (Black Candles) and Profumo Affair temptress Mandy Rice-Davies. Drive-in goddess Tiffany Bolling (The Candy Snatchers) stars in Ecstasy – also known as Love Scenes – as a Hollywood actress caught between reel passion and her own erotic hungers that include Britt Ekland, Julie Newmar, Monique Gabrielle and Jack Carter. As a Bonus, Austrian centerfold Sonja Martin (Red Heat, Emmanuelle IV) stars in Melody of Passion from director Hubert Frank (Vanessa), with all three features scanned in 2K from their original negatives.

ECSTASY (1984) 

Label: Severin Films

Region Code: Region-Free 

Rating: Unrated 

Duration: 90 Minutes 

Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono with Optional English Subtitles

Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.85:1) 

Director: Bud Towsend 

Cast: Franc Luz, Tiffany Bolling, Julie Newmar, Jack Carter, Britt Ekland, Daniel Pilon 

In the Playboy Channel produced Ecstasy (1984) (aka Love Scenes) up and coming director Peter Binnes (Franc Luz, Ghost Town) has just won a critics choice award, and looking to cash-on this windfall her tries to get a new erotic thriller, penned by Belinda (Julie Newmar, Catwoman from the 60's Batman TV series!), into production, but his cigar-chompin' producer Sidney (Jack Carter, Alligator) says that no studio wants to finance an erotic film without some star power. Luckily Peter's wife Val (Tiffany Bolling, Kingdom of the Spiders) is a renowned actress, but she's never done nudity in film before. After some prompting from her hubby, as well as some reinforcement from a photographer friend Annie (Britt Ekland, The Wicker Man) she agrees to do the film, but with reservations. 

Problems soon arise when the leading man in the erotic thriller, Rick (Daniel Pilon, Scanners III - The Takeover), who well-known for being a hand-on lothario ends up unexpectedly igniting Val's libido, and she embarssingly climaxes while film is rolling during their first filmed hook-up. This very real moment of passion exacerbates Val's mundane faked-orgasm sex life with her director-husband.  Conflicted by her attraction to her co-star Val worries that her married life is on the rocks, but the self-obsessed Peter is too consumed with making his film to worry too much about his wife's concerns. This is a fun lightweight bit of softcore erotica that is heavy on the daytime soap opera drama vibes, but does feature some titillating softcore nudity, and it's capably directed by Bus Townsend (Nightmare In Wax). The film is less tawdry that I would have liked, and is lousy with sax-heavy score, but plenty entertaining, and getting an eyefull of drive-in goddess Tiffany Bolling (Candy Snatchers, Bonnie's Kids) nude is always a pleasure, and both Ekland and Newmar seem to be having a blast in their non-nude roles,  

Special Features:

- Trailer (50 sec) 

BLACK VENUS (1983)

Label: Severin Films

Region Code: Region-Free 

Rating: Unrated 

Duration: 95 Minutes 

Audio: English, French, German DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono with Optional English Subtitles 

Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.66:1) 

Director: Claude Mulot

Cast: José Antonio Ceinos, Josephine Jacqueline Jones, Florence Guérin, Emiliano Redondo

Another Playboy Channel produced slice of erotica, Black Venus (1984) directed by Claude Mulot (The Blood Rose), is a Victorian era set erotic film that begins with penniless sculptor Armand (José Antonio Ceinos, Leonor) meeting the gorgeouse Venus (Josephine Jacqueline Jones, Christina). Entranced by her beauty she becomes his muse and lover, and he sets about sculpting a statue of her likeness. With no source of income from his artwork Venus begins working as a model at a fashion house, but the attention she draws and the money she makes proves to be a blow to his ego, he drowns his sorrows in drinks, and Venus ends up leaving him, embarking on sexual adventures with a horny wealthy couple, but growing tired of being exploited by others, she teams-up with Louise (Florence Guérin, Faceless) to work at a brothel, until Armand, no longer tortured, returns to reclaim his muse.

Black Venus has some solid period set production value, conjuring the Victorian era convincingly for a low-budget film, it's attractively lensed, and is well-acted, not to mention chock full of nudity and actual erotic scenes that are a turn on. This one also has a bookend scenes of an older gent (Emiliano Redondo, The People Who Own The Dark), who is turned on by being a voyeur, touring a brothel down a secret hallway that allows him to peep through two-way mirrors to witness the sexy cosplay shenanigans happening inside themed rooms where people indulge in fantasies involving pirates, slaves, and kings.  

Special Features:

- Trailer

MELODY OF PASSION (1985) 

Label: Severin Films

Region Code: Region-Free 

Rating: Unrated 

Duration: 91 Minutes 

Audio: English or German DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono with Optional English Subtitles

Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.66:1) 

Director: Hubert Frank

Cast: Sonja Martin, Montse Bayo, Marina Oroza, Klaus Münster, Martin Garrido

The final titillating softcore delight is Hubert Frank's Melody of Passion (aka La chica que cayó del Cielo) German gal Betty (Sonja Martin, Emmanuelle IV) is notified that she has inherited a family castle in Spain. Arriving there she finds the castle and learns from the lawyer handling the estate, Don Cervantes, that it might be haunted and more trouble than it's worth, and insists that she should sell it to him sight unseen. Now this guy has reasons for wanting the castle, in that he is partnered with a madame and they are running a profitable high-class brothel within it's stone walls!

This is certainly the most offbeat of the bunch this Austrian-Spanish co-production throws a little bit of everything into the mix. We get the expected softcore delights, plentiful nudity, some nice atmosphere, plus a robbery, high-speed car chase, Gothic horror elements and quite a bit more. The tone is uneven to say the least but the unexpected camp-factor and exploitation entertainment quotients are through the roof, making this wild slice of Euro-rotica the best of the bunch in my estimation. 

Audio/Video: All three films make their North American Blu-ray debuts from Severin Films on region-Free Blu-ray presented in 1080p HD widescreen. Both Black Venus and Melody of Passion are framed in 1.66:1 while Ecstasy gets 1.85:1. These are advertised as being scanned in 2K from the original negatives, and they look pretty terrific. Film grain is unmolested and organic, colors and skin tones look natural throughout. Audi comes by way of uncompressed DTS-HD MA Mono with optional English subtitles.  Ecstasy gets uncompressed English while Melody of Passions has both German and English audio options, with Black Venus sporting English, German, and French audio options. All the tracks are clean and free of issues, a bit limited in range, but clean and well-balanced. Extras are anemic, we only get trailers for Black Venus and Ecstasy, so that is a disappointing, I would have loved commentary tracks on these, but the HD upgrades are appreciated and blow away the previous DVD editions. The three disc release arrives in a black keepcase with a single sides sleeve of artwork, inside a flipper tray houses the three films on separate discs with separate artworks. 

If you're looking to indulge in some vintage ‘80s softcore fantasies Severin has you covered with this titillating triple-threat collection. The extras are slim but the A/V is wonderful, and the erotic delights are plentiful. The three films are handsomely produced for what they are and look fantastic in HD. The films range from horny melodrama, to sleazy Victorian debauchery, and bonkers 80's raunchiness - it's a wonderful assortment of vintage erotica that all lovers of softcore should have on their shelf. 

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Christine Keeler’s Unseen Diary and Prison Letters Up for Auction

Christine Keeler, the central figure in the 1960s Profumo scandal that nearly toppled the British government, is back in the spotlight as her unseen diary and letters from her time in prison are set to be auctioned. The items include her 1962 appointment diary, dating to just before her affair with Secretary of State for War Jack Profumo was revealed. Hugo van Gelderen / Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Keeler, who passed away in 2017, became a household name at 21 when her involvement in the scandal became public. Befriended by Stephen Ward, a well-connected osteopath, Keeler was unknowingly used in a 'honeytrap' operation targeting Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov. However, she soon met Jack Profumo at Cliveden House and began a relationship with him. In December 1962, the press exposed the affair, leading to a media frenzy and a national security issue. By the end of 1963, Keeler was accused of perjury, pleaded guilty, and spent six months in prison. Her 1962 Harrods diary, recording numerous appointments, notes, and sketches, is among the items up for auction. These personal artifacts, kept by Keeler until her death, are offered by her family with an estimate of £8,000-12,000 in Sotheby’s Books & Manuscripts online auction from June 26 to July 11. The diary details her daily and hourly engagements, including lunches, parties, modeling interviews, and personal notes. Stephen Ward’s name appears frequently, and she also notes the phone number of Mandy Rice-Davies, another key figure in the scandal. Keeler’s British passport, issued in 1961, documents her travels, including trips to France, the US, and Spain, marking significant events in her life and trial. This passport, rediscovered in a solicitor’s box, offers insights into her movements during the scandal. Additionally, the auction features Keeler’s copies of iconic photographs taken by Lewis Morley in May 1963, estimated at £15,000-20,000. These images are considered defining visuals of the 1960s. Seymour Platt, Keeler’s son, shared his hopes for the auction: "My hope is that the sale will raise awareness for the campaign to overturn my mother's 1963 criminal conviction and, maybe, help people understand that Chris was at the same time a wonderful, vivacious character, but also sadly a victim of history.” Dr. Gabriel Heaton, Sotheby’s Books & Manuscripts Specialist, remarked on the significance of the auction: "The Profumo affair has lost little of its fascination in 60 years… The diary and the other artifacts give a unique and poignant glimpse at the daily life of a very young woman whose tangled love affairs inadvertently almost destroyed a government, and who was herself deeply damaged by the scandal.” These items provide an intimate look into Keeler’s life and the scandal that left an indelible mark on British history. Read the full article

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Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You

The Iconic & Radiant American Actress Of The 90's That Was Only In Cinema 🎥 For A Few Years & Then Retired From Hollywood & Is The Niece Of The Legendary Iconic Actress Of The Early 1960s

Born On January 27th, 1964

Fonda was born on January 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of actors, including her grandfather Henry Fonda, father Peter Fonda, and her aunt Jane Fonda. 

Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, niece of Jane Fonda, and granddaughter of Henry Fonda. She is married to composer Danny Elfman, with whom she has a son.

She is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Point of No Return (1993), It Could Happen to You (1994), City Hall (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), Lake Placid (1999), and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Mandy Rice-Davies in Scandal (1989), and received Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the television films In the Gloaming (1997) and No Ordinary Baby (2001), respectively. Fonda retired from acting in 2002.

PLEASE WISH THIS RETIRED & BEAUTIFUL ICONIC ACTRESS OF A LINE OF LEGENDARY ACTORS & ACTRESSES IN THE FAMILY

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

ITS OKAY IF YOU DONT KNOW HER.

SHE MAYBE BEFORE YOUR TIME & DURING YOUR TIME

BUT SHE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE,  A FONDA AT HEART ❤

THE 1 & ONLY

MS. BRIDGET JANE FONDA ♥ 

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 TO YOU  MS. FONDA, & HERE'S TO MANY MORE YEARS TO COME

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