Jean Harlow photographed in the sunroom inside her Beverly Glen Mansion circa late 1933 or early 1934: The Detroit Free-Press, July 1934 Seldom talked about, this relaxed, all-white space was profiled by Detroit Free-Press columnist Aileen Spafford in July 1934: “Jean Harlow calls her new home ‘Hollywood’s White House’—not that she has any political inclinations, … Continue reading Jean Harlow’s Beverly Glen Sunroom (1934)
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From My Collection: Harlow and Oscar the Pom (1934)
From my collection: an original 1934 snapshot of Harlow at home with Oscar the Pomeranian, taken in the backyard at Beverly Glen. As per usual, Harlow’s mother signed for her: “Oscar is a toy Pomeranian—seems to like to pose—Jean”. This pose was shot by MGM studio photographer William Grimes, whose camera was at the scene … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow and Oscar the Pom (1934)
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)
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 History: March 29, 1934
88 years ago in Harlow History, March 29, 1934: Jean Harlow and Lewis Stone film an initial take of their shared scene in The Girl From Missouri. Shown is a dated MGM studio production still that has Jean Harlow’s character, Eadie Chapman, in frills and stockings from an earlier scene—in the final version that moviegoers … Continue reading Harlow History: March 29, 1934
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: March 26, 1934
March 26, 1934: on a break from filming The Girl from Missouri, Jean takes a stroll on the lot and visits a nearby soundstage. In production was Manhattan Melodrama, starring her good friend Clark Gable, and soon-to-be friend Myrna Loy.Jean makes the rounds, and is snapped chatting with Gable; Leo Carrillo and W.S. Van Dyke, … Continue reading Harlow History: March 26, 1934
FDR’s Birthday Ball, Numero Uno; Harlow in Oakland, 1934
A lot of us are quite familiar with Jean's January 1937 visit to Washington, D.C. with Robert Taylor; the pair departed right after completing work on Personal Property. The costars attended President Roosevelt's fourth annual "Birthday Ball", having been personally invited. The purpose of these Birthday Balls was purely charity; all money raised went directly … Continue reading FDR’s Birthday Ball, Numero Uno; Harlow in Oakland, 1934
From My Collection: Harlow at the Mayfair Ball, December 1934
A lovely Jean Harlow is pictured embracing Harriet Parsons, the only child of her good friend Louella Parsons, at Hollywood’s annual Mayfair Ball in December 1934. Held at the Beverly-Wilshire, a torrent of celebrities flooded the exclusive members-only event. Image is from my personal collection. An excerpt from columnist Dan Thomas’ description of the event, … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow at the Mayfair Ball, December 1934
Fashion Portraits: Harlow gets dressed by I. Magnin & Co, 1934
A magnificent Jean Harlow photographed by Clarence Sinclair Bull for a fashion spread, 1934. A few photos from this session appear in the August 1934 issue of Photoplay, and this particular dress is described in it: "Dinner time finds Jean dining out, so she wears a black and white polka dotted gown with a slight … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: Harlow gets dressed by I. Magnin & Co, 1934
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