In honor of my Substack, where I'm primarily sharing my writing nowadays--not so much out of love for the outlet but out of recognizing many people no longer look at old-fashioned websites--I'm posting this June 2024 article on Harlow and two of her unrealized films that were not made with her in 1936. For some … Continue reading Harlow, Small Town Girl, and Love on the Run
Tag: 1936
A real “Double Wedding”!
August 31, 1936: Jean Harlow and William Powell—lovers as well as costars—leave the set of Libeled Lady at MGM to attend the wedding of Powell’s lookalike double, Warren ‘Doc’ Dearborn, to Miss Edith Bresnahan. As you can tell, I’m very pleased with myself over the joke in the title; Doc was in that one, too. … Continue reading A real “Double Wedding”!
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
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”
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: Dolly Tree’s Hostess Slack Suit for LIBELED LADY (1936)
Well, it's certainly been a little while since I've done a "Fashion Portraits" themed blog post, but here I am, and with some lovely Ted Allan shots from Libeled Lady (1936). Harlow posed for these costumed publicity photos on set during the film's production in summer 1936: This beautifully structured Dolly Tree creation was designed … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: Dolly Tree’s Hostess Slack Suit for LIBELED LADY (1936)
Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
July 7, 1936: Ted Allan photographs Jean applying lipstick, rouge, and powder by Max Factor, to bolster an ad campaign promoting the company’s line of “Color Harmony” products. This is one of various promotional shoots Harlow did for Max Factor over the years. She wears a tailored yellow hostess slack suit by Dolly Tree, worn … Continue reading Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
Today in Harlow History: Portraits by Ted Allan, 1936
I’ve posted quite the wealth of Ted Allan portraits — not only does he capture Harlow’s loveliness like no other, his portraits also document a transitional period in her career. In the midst of revamping her image, Jean had not just changed her hair. Her flashy primary designer Adrian was replaced by Dolly Tree—and Ted … Continue reading Today in Harlow History: Portraits by Ted Allan, 1936
Fashion Portraits: Jean Harlow by Ted Allan, October 1936
Jean does a modeling session for photographer Ted Allan on October 21, 1936. Shown below is one outfit out of many that were photographed this day. These fashion portraits were done in between Libeled Lady which was completed the month before, and Personal Property which began production in December. Photos from this shoot appeared … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: Jean Harlow by Ted Allan, October 1936
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
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