Meant to share this letter from my collection written by one of Harlow’s secretaries, Maydelle Jewell, while the actress was recuperating from appendicitis in October 1933. Signed October 25, just five days before Harlow was released from Good Samaritan. Stamp close-up You don’t see Maydelle’s signature very often, as she was only briefly employed, so … Continue reading From My Collection: A Letter From Maydelle Jewell
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Harlow’s Halo Hat
Posting this on the blog, as I’m finding myself increasingly fed up with the state of social media in 2023. Character limits and other restrictions aside, posting on Instagram or “X” to provide “content” gives me the heebie-jeebies, to put it lightly. I just like to share with people who have like interests—I’m not interested … Continue reading Harlow’s Halo Hat
Jean Harlow a Feminist!
To start: long time, no see. To put it lightly, I've been through the wringer a lot over the past year---health difficulties, death, and heavy work schedules aside, I had to set aside time to rest, grieve, and work on other un-Harlow-related projects that I've been tackling headlong. Days really aren't as long as they … Continue reading Jean Harlow a Feminist!
From My Collection: Jean Harlow by Clarence Sinclair Bull (1932)
From my collection: a rare bedside portrait of Jean Harlow taken by Clarence Sinclair Bull in her majestic Club View Drive bedroom, spring 1932. I’m a big fan of the incredibly Harlowesque fur-trimmed robe—is that ermine, or marabou? If my hunch is correct, I think this is from the same ‘32 Bull session (swipe) that … Continue reading From My Collection: Jean Harlow by Clarence Sinclair Bull (1932)
From My Collection: Harlow by William Fraker (1931)
From my collection: Jean Harlow poses on a streetcar in a Columbia publicity photo for Three Wise Girls (1932), taken in October of 1931 by William A. Fraker. I did a little digital cleanup (took off some dark spots, etc.) on this one, and I’m very happy with how clear this picture is in general. … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow by William Fraker (1931)
MGM’s “Star Suites”
Jean Harlow photographed strolling outside the recently constructed Star Suites on the MGM lot during the production of Suzy, spring 1936. (Thread) I’ve posted these “candid” portraits before, but revisiting one of my favorite books gave me a new appreciation for them—realized this lovely picture of soon-to-be fellow platinum gal Lana Turner was taken in … Continue reading MGM’s “Star Suites”
From My Collection: Harlow in Franklin Canyon (December 1934)
From my collection: A rare behind-the-scenes candid of (L to R) cinematographer George Folsey, director Victor Fleming, Rosalind Russell, and Jean Harlow filming Reckless (1935) on location in Franklin Canyon, December 1934. There are angles of this moment, but this one seems the most elusive. Close-up of Harlow and Russell. Original MGM studio stamp on … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow in Franklin Canyon (December 1934)
Harlow and Handwriting
Hopping on the “National Handwriting Day” bandwagon as it pertains to the Two Jeans, who are undoubtedly an interesting example of movie star autographs. (I’m glossing over secretarial autographs in this post, but those too exist and are a slightly rarer variant of extant Harlow autographs.) For those unaware, Harlow’s mother handled the bulk of … Continue reading Harlow and Handwriting
From My Collection: Harlow Poolside at Beverly Glen (March 1934)
This poolside March 1934 William Grimes session, and this particular portrait, will probably look familiar to longtime followers as it was my profile picture for quite some time. This, in general, is also one of my favorite Harlow publicity sessions. Grimes was a powerhouse. This March 1934 portrait session, in which Jean modeled a handful … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow Poolside at Beverly Glen (March 1934)
From My Collection: Harlow on the Reckless Set (Late 1934)
Here’s a pair of reproduction stills, one a closeup, from Reckless (1935) that I love for multiple reasons. Number one: Harlow’s stature is incredibly obvious here and quite endearing. I mean, she’s in heels! Number two: I love the more obscure figures that populated Hollywood, and this is a great look at the extra girls. … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow on the Reckless Set (Late 1934)
Harlow Heaven 