1953 original hollywood photo, publicist jim byron judy dann ms hong kong 5x7

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1953 original hollywood photo, publicist jim byron judy dann ms hong kong 5x7
1953 original hollywood photo, publicist jim byron judy dann ms hong kong 5x7
Jim Byron
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Jim Byron
Byron in 1954
Born
James Byron
Nationality
American
Occupation
Publicist
Jim Byron
was an American
publicist
who was known for working with female models and actresses during the 1950s and 1960s, including
Jayne Mansfield
and
Yvette Mimieux
, although initially worked as a club promoter.
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1
Publicity career
1.1
Work with Jayne Mansfield
1.2
Work with Yvette Mimieux
2
Personal life
3
Notes
4
References
Publicity career
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Prior to working with actresses, Jim Byron worked as a promoter for the
West Hollywood
club
Ciro's
.
[1]
Work with Jayne Mansfield
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]
Byron was hired as
Jayne Mansfield
's publicist at her request on
Christmas Eve
1954.
[2]
She was an unknown in Hollywood at the time and he considered her a diamond in the rough—one who needed a little polish and promotion in order to become a sensation. To bring the newspapers on her side, he had her visit newspaper offices over Christmas in order to cheer up the writers there who had to work over the holiday period. The plan worked,
[3]
and images of Mansfield began to appear in print. In response, Byron's contract was extended to five years and planned her big break, which took place at a press event for
Jane Russell
's 1955 film
Underwater!
[4]
During the event in Florida at a pool, the press were milling around and Mansfield jumped into the pool as she removed her
bikini
top. The press took immediate note, and Byron took the credit for the move. Although not her agent,
[5]
he was responsible for her signing a seven-year deal with
Warner Brothers Studios
.
[6]
Work with Yvette Mimieux
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]
Byron personally discovered
Yvette Mimieux
when the actress was 16 years old. She was riding a horse down a
bridle path
in the
Hollywood Hills
when Byron came across her and gave her his
business card
and an offer to get her into films.
[7]
He began to publicize his new client by having her enter local beauty competitions, where she was successful winning several Los Angeles area titles. This generated interest from
MGM
in 1959, who signed her to a seven-year contract.
[8]
original photo from jim byron collection,5x7 of jim byron and judy dann miss hong kong 1953 at ciros, , original photo