“Jean Harlow, Mother, in S.F. On Brief Visit” (San Francisco Chronicle, December 28, 1932)

Film Star Silent on Love Affairs of Her Late Husband

Jean Harlow, torrid young siren of the screen, arrived here yesterday, discreetly chaperoned by her mother, to pass a quiet week with friends. Showing no traces of the strain which followed the recent and tragic death of her husband, Paul Bern, Miss Harlow declined to discuss the events of the last few months or to comment upon the position of Dorothy Millette, alleged to be Bern’s first wife, whose suicide followed his so closely.

Clad in a simple black tailored frock, with only a white rough crepe scarf to relieve its severity, Miss Harlow wore a short black cape of the same material trimmed with deep bands of silver fox. A chic black crepe hat perched atop her glistening hair and short white gloves completed the outfit.

Under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Studios, Miss Harlow has no idea what her next picture will be. Despite the fact that she dislikes talking “shop”, she waxed enthusiastic over Clark Gable, the hero of her last picture, “Red Dust”.

“I’ve known Clark for two years,” said Miss Harlow, “He really is a darling! And so kind–”

During their stay here, Miss Harlow and her mother plan to shop for antiques with which to furnish their new home.