Donster Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 YANK Pin Up Girls 1939: During their brief period of comradeship, Hitler sends Joseph Stalin a telegram wishing him a happy sixtieth birthday. 1940: The RAF attacks Berlin, inflicting only minor damage. Marguerite Chapman* 1940: The Admiralty decides to transfer another Battleship, HMS Malaya to Force H from the Mediterranean fleet. Again this was to be accomplished by escorting a convoy to Malta and linking up with units of Force H for the journey to Gibraltar. No losses were suffered to enemy action although a Destroyer was sunk when it hit a mine. 1940: Bardia is surrounded by the 6th Australian Division, although the Italians are determined to fight it out. Marguerite Chapman 1941: Typhus reported to be sweeping through the German forces along the Russian front. 1941: The Axis launch a renewed air offensive against the Island of Malta. Marguerite Chapman 1942: Hitler refuses to let Paulus break out from their encirclement at Stalingrad. 1942: British troops cross the Burmese border from India and head Southeast towards Akyab. Marguerite Chapman 1943: Under pressure from the Allies to curtail German espionage operations in the Irish Free State, Prime Minister Eamon de Valera confiscates the German embassy's radio transmitter. 1943: The Eighth Army’s 1st Canadian Division battles to capture Ortona in central Italy. Marguerite Chapman 1943: Russian forces smash the German bridgehead over Dnieper River at Kherson. 1944: The U.S. First Army retakes Stavelot but to the south, the Germans besiege Bastogne. Units of 5th Panzer Army capture St. Vith. Marguerite Chapman 1945: General George S. Patton dies at the age of 60 after being injured in a car accident on Dec.9th. *Born in Chatham, New York, she was working as a telephone switchboard operator in White Plains, New York when her good looks brought about the opportunity to pursue a career in modeling. Signed by the prestigious John Robert Powers Agency in New York City, the publicity she earned modeling brought an offer from 20th Century Fox film studios in Hollywood. She made her film debut in 1940, working for the next two years in small roles. In 1942, her big break came with Republic Pictures when she was cast in the leading female role in the twelve-part adventure film serial Spy Smasher, a production that is considered by many as one of the best serials ever made. As a result, Chapman soon began receiving offers for more leading roles and appeared opposite important stars such as Edward G. Robinson and George Sanders. With America's entry in World War II, she entertained the troops, worked for the War bond drive and at the Hollywood Canteen. During the 1950s Chapman continued to perform mostly in secondary film roles, notably in Marilyn Monroe's 1955 hit The Seven Year Itch. However, with the advent of television she kept busy into the early 1960s with guest appearances in a number different shows including Rawhide, Perry Mason, and Four Star Playhouse. Chapman was asked to play the role of "Old Rose" Dawson-Calvert in the 1997 James Cameron epic Titanic but poor health prevented her from accepting. For her contribution to the motion picture industry, Marguerite Chapman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6290 Hollywood Blvd. Marguerite Chapman died on August 31, 1999 and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Culver City, California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nice legs on Marguerite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stans Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 She's got some other pretty fine points as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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