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| Jane Russell in "The Outlaw" |
Shot in 1941, The Outlaw wasn't allowed to be shown in theaters until 1943. Even then, it was pulled shortly after it's release, banned, and was not given a decent chance with audiences until after WWII in 1946. What was the problem? The hangup? The reason to be bashful?... quite simply... Breasts! Howard Hughes' apparent fascination with Jane Russell's chest drove the censors crazy. It may seem trivial now, but in the early 1940s, such things were very taboo. The Outlaw is often cited as an example in discussions on the dangers of censorship, and, if for no other reason than that, it has earned a well deserved place in film history.
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| Jessica Alba as Jane Russell in "The Outlaw" |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
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| The Outlaw. 1943. Howard Hughes: Jane Russell |
