Here are a variety of portraits and action shots of Jean playing a game of tennis on the courts at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 29, 1932. With her in this last portrait is professional tennis player Harvey Snodgrass, who was Jean's instructor. He was retired at this point in time. Original press snipe: … Continue reading Jean Plays a Round of Tennis in Beverly Hills, December 1932
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Colonel Harlow on KHJ Radio, 1933
Did you know Jean was a Colonel? Honorarily, at least. November 28, 1933: Jean Harlow appears on a variety radio program hosted by KHJ, which featured a company of honorary celebrity “colonels” commissioned by Governor Laffoon of Kentucky. Other colonels that appeared on the program included Clark Gable, Will Rogers, and Mae West. … Continue reading Colonel Harlow on KHJ Radio, 1933
Jean Guest Stars On Hollywood Hotel, August 1935
On August 9, 1935, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, and Rosalind Russell appeared as guest stars on Hollywood Hotel, a CBS radio program hosted by Louella Parsons and Dick Powell. They performed selected scenes from their new film, China Seas. Funnily enough, this episode of Hollywood Hotel was sponsored by Campbell's Soup Co. The broadcast was … Continue reading Jean Guest Stars On Hollywood Hotel, August 1935
A Quick Little Clipping Surgery
As many readers and collectors know, it can be a real pain to see a gem of an image jammed right in the spine of a movie magazine. I found an example awhile ago while perusing the January 1937 edition of Screenland on archive.org. Fan magazines were usually about three months behind current news; which … Continue reading A Quick Little Clipping Surgery
1933: Jean Harlow and William Haggin Perry
The year 1933 was a big one for Jean Harlow; riddled with blockbuster films, social outings, and quite a few dates. After Harlow's mourning period for Paul Bern ended in March, she kept the company of a few different men including young Jesse Lasky, John Arledge (who bore a striking resemblance to Charles McGrew), and … Continue reading 1933: Jean Harlow and William Haggin Perry
Jean Harlow in the 1920s: Kansas City and Camp Cha-Ton-Ka, 1925-1926
After being exposed to the glamorous and thriving environment of Los Angeles, Harlean's return to Kansas City in March 1925 must have seemed lackluster. Perturbed by his daughter and concerned for his granddaughter, Skip Harlow decided the two needed something to keep them apart as Harlean turned fourteen. That something was a French convent; and … Continue reading Jean Harlow in the 1920s: Kansas City and Camp Cha-Ton-Ka, 1925-1926
Jean Harlow in the 1920s: The Hollywood School for Girls, 1923-1924
This blog post is part of the current weekly theme on Harlow Heaven's social media; Jean Harlow in the 1920s. 1922 would be Harlean’s last year in Kansas City, at least for a little while. On September 29th, Jean Carpenter obtained a divorce from her husband and sole custody of Harlean. Complete with a little … Continue reading Jean Harlow in the 1920s: The Hollywood School for Girls, 1923-1924
A Simple Portrait of Jean Harlow: Inside and Out
I’ve been discovering a lot of previously overlooked shots that are quickly becoming favorites; this one taken by Ted Allan for Suzy (1936) is so impossibly beautiful. The tenderness of her face and the composition of the image remind me almost of a pre-Raphaelite beauty. Another thing that makes this image special is she … Continue reading A Simple Portrait of Jean Harlow: Inside and Out
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the official blog incarnate of Harlow Heaven, a social media project for Jean Harlow running since May 2017. My posts have been steadily outgrowing the character limit, and I figured it was high time to give my Jean research an official home, beyond the menial scope of Instagram and Twitter. It's … Continue reading Welcome!
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