Lamour, Dorothy, 1914-

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, center, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Parks shakes hands with Hollywood actress Dorothy Lamour. Parks' wife, Zelda Parks stands to the right. Others in the background are unidentified.

On June 16, 1951, the USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men. Those shown, from left to right, Dorothy Lamour, Virginia Field, Marilyn Monroe, Helena Carter, Carole Morton, and Joyce Mackenzie.

Hollywood actress Monica Lewis gives a speech aboard USS Manchester during its arrival celebration in Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Captain Lewis Parks is in the background to the right. Also present in the front row are Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). All others are unidentified.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour team up for a hula dance during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Others in the background are unidentified.

Seaman Eugen Reddel of Baytown, Texas, a member of the USS Manchester crew, poses for a photo with Monica Lewis, dubbed "Miss Manchester" by the Manchester crew during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California, after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses Marilyn Monroe (seated, third from left), Carole Morton (seated fourth from left), and Dorothy Lamour (seated, right) are pictured in the background. All others are unidentified.