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)
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From My Collection: A Letter From Maydelle Jewell
Meant to share this letter from my collection written by one of Harlow’s secretaries, Maydelle Jewell, while the actress was recuperating from appendicitis in October 1933. Signed October 25, just five days before Harlow was released from Good Samaritan. Stamp close-up You don’t see Maydelle’s signature very often, as she was only briefly employed, so … Continue reading From My Collection: A Letter From Maydelle Jewell
From My Collection: Harlow by William Fraker (1931)
From my collection: Jean Harlow poses on a streetcar in a Columbia publicity photo for Three Wise Girls (1932), taken in October of 1931 by William A. Fraker. I did a little digital cleanup (took off some dark spots, etc.) on this one, and I’m very happy with how clear this picture is in general. … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow by William Fraker (1931)
From My Collection: Harlow by Hurrell (April 1937)
From my collection: an original press photo of Jean Harlow, from a portrait taken by George Hurrell in his Hollywood studio for Saratoga publicity, April 1937. One of the last professional portrait sittings with her before she crossed through the mortal plane. Snipe on verso from day of publication, the day after Harlow’s funeral, June … Continue reading From My Collection: Harlow by Hurrell (April 1937)
Harlow and Handwriting
Hopping on the “National Handwriting Day” bandwagon as it pertains to the Two Jeans, who are undoubtedly an interesting example of movie star autographs. (I’m glossing over secretarial autographs in this post, but those too exist and are a slightly rarer variant of extant Harlow autographs.) For those unaware, Harlow’s mother handled the bulk of … Continue reading Harlow and Handwriting
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 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
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
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