Frankfurt, Germany, June 22, 1961: Jayne Mansfield has the right idea about keeping cool in the summer heat as she poses for the gathered press photographers by a pool. The original blond bombshell, always happy in the spotlight, took some time during her layover in Frankfurt on the way to Berlin to chat to reporters and pose for photographers. With temperatures (and hearts no doubt!) soaring, the actress decided to cool off by the pool.

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