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
Tag: 1935
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: 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 and Haines
A priceless candid of Jean out on the town at the Troc I can’t help but sharing—even if the quality is a little low. (This is a Lantern scan, and I tweaked the brightness/contrast on this a little bit for ease of viewing). Photo by none other than candid photographer extraordinaire Hyman Fink, whose other … Continue reading Harlow and Haines
Harlow on the Cover: Movie Mirror, January 1936
I already posted this on the Harlow Heaven social media, but I’m trying to be good and share on a more permanent, paragraph-friendly platform (the blog). There’s so many tangents I’ve gone on that are better suited for here… oh, well. Anyway, here to share another magazine acquisition from my collection: and it’s Harlow in … Continue reading Harlow on the Cover: Movie Mirror, January 1936
Fashion Portraits: by Hurrell, 1935
Here’s a fashion portrait of Jean (likely by Hurrell, love those) dating around the China Seas era, 1935. Lots of white in this one, down to the outfit. Original news snipe that accompanied the portrait to print describes it: “HARLOW A STYLE INFLUENCE— The girl from Kansas City who is credited with introducing the platinum … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: by Hurrell, 1935
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
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
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