How Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, and a bra made The Outlaw a hit

Have you ever heard the story of Howard Hughes designing Jane Russell a bra — and the way he channeled furor over her bust into box office receipts?

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Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

How Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, and a bra made The Outlaw a hit

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

How Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, and a bra made The Outlaw a hit

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

How Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, and a bra made The Outlaw a hit

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies

How Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, and a bra made The Outlaw a hit

Jane Russell - Turner Classic Movies