In early 1932, Jean Harlow, not yet more than a popular starlet, was in the midst of a ten-week cross-country personal appearance tour; you can read more on that here. Arranged by her notoriously greedy stepfather and unsanctioned by her boss, Howard Hughes, the tour was initially a nightmare for Harlow—but by spring, she emerged … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Evelyn Gundersen?
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89 Years Ago: Fashion at Easton Drive
89 years ago, July 5, 1932—Jean Harlow models a blue taffeta wedding gown for a fashion spread on her matrimonial staircase at Easton Drive, just three days after her wedding to Paul Bern. Here’s the original press caption that accompanied this to print, complete with description of the gown: “THE WEDDING MODE. A powder blue … Continue reading 89 Years Ago: Fashion at Easton Drive
Harlow History: May 20, 1937
May 20, 1937: 84 years ago today, Clark Gable and Jean Harlow (and director Jack Conway) pose in publicity pictures with four of their infant costars who appeared briefly as the Hurley Twins in Saratoga. At least three of these are likely the Andrews triplets, who are credited on IMDB. There were apparently seven rotating … Continue reading Harlow History: May 20, 1937
Today in Harlow History: Uh Oh’s and Eskimos
Naturally, I’m known for my horribly cheesy post titles, so that’s how we’ll start out today’s Harlow History post. Let’s get crackin’: This day in Harlow History, April 2, 1933: at the tail end of her mourning period following the death of Paul Bern, Jean Harlow attends a Hollywood party at director Woody Van Dyke’s … Continue reading Today in Harlow History: Uh Oh’s and Eskimos
Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow and her husband, cinematographer Hal Rosson, photographed at Colleen Moore’s Christmas party at the latter’s Bel Air mansion, December 1933.Harlow was also captured posing with Colleen herself, Dick Powell, and Mary Brian. “Christmas Spirit is poured into Dick Powell’s glass by hostess Colleen Moore as Jean Harlow looks on during the Christmas Day party … Continue reading Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow in NYC, 1931
December 15, 1931: Jean Harlow is photographed with her luggage after her arrival in New York City, fresh from Kansas City in order to carry out her most recent string of personal appearance tours. Harlow arrived the night of the fourteenth to start engagements at various movie palaces for about a week before moving on … Continue reading Harlow in NYC, 1931
Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
Today in Harlow History, December 8, 1931: 89 years ago today, Jean Harlow made the rounds in her hometown, Kansas City, Missouri (accompanied by mother and stepfather) at the very beginning of her East Coast personal appearance tour. Shown here at the Hotel Baltimore: She left LA for Missouri on December 6, two days after … Continue reading Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
Harlow at Del Monte, 1934
Here’s quite the lovely candid of Harlow: captured awarding the Gold Cup to Marion Hollins and Herman Flodstrom, owner and rider of the winning horse at a 1934 Steeplechase cup race, held on March 18 in Del Monte, California. By the way, this original photograph is from an archived listing--I don't own it. An adorable … Continue reading Harlow at Del Monte, 1934
Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
July 7, 1936: Ted Allan photographs Jean applying lipstick, rouge, and powder by Max Factor, to bolster an ad campaign promoting the company’s line of “Color Harmony” products. This is one of various promotional shoots Harlow did for Max Factor over the years. She wears a tailored yellow hostess slack suit by Dolly Tree, worn … Continue reading Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
On Studio Business, 85 Years Ago
June 29, 1935: A sunburned Harlow is seen at an MGM sponsored event for the District Attorneys’ Association, who were closing out their 25th Annual Convention held in Los Angeles. From left to right are Irving Thalberg, Jean Harlow, LA District Attorney Buron Fitts, Louis B. Mayer, and Santa Clara District Attorney Fred L. Thomas, … Continue reading On Studio Business, 85 Years Ago
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