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Subject: [PML1] CC: Jackie Rainbow
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:25:54 -0500

Man, talk about Your Father's Oldsmobile! In Jackie Rainbow's
centerfold (September 1954) the photographer has dipped into pin-up
themes that go back to the days before most homes were lit by
electricity. Keeping in mind that many rural areas did not have
electric lights until the 1930's, this theme could still resonate to a
fifties audience. It's still good today.

I could be making way too much of this, because what we really have
here is a fairly nice picture of a pretty girl. She just happens to
have a candle like was used to guide people up to bed. What can happen
in a bed with a pretty, naked young woman hasn't changed much in an
ice age or two, so even those of us that grew up with electricity can
relate to the proceedings.

Not a lot to talk about here in terms of composition, etc. The pose is
very open. The innocence and light of Jackie seems a strong contrast
to the harder and more direct look of Arline Hunter in the previous
month. Playboy has continued both these themes over the years to great
success. It's interesting to see some of the early examples.

Photographer: Caryle Blackwell

Scoring:
Pin-up: 3.0
Erotic: 3.5
Artistic: 1.5

Overall: 2.9 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: There is 
no portfolio

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1954/09/centerfold.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI