Thought about “Chuck” McGrew and his role in young Harlow’s life after noticing an upcoming date: September 21. It seems I have a disease called “remembering Jean Harlow milestones on their anniversaries”, so thought I’d put my thoughts on the blog while they’re relevant. They’re too wordy for social media and too brief for much … Continue reading Harlow and Chuck McGrew
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Harlow History: Harlow at Home in Kansas City (June 1933)
89 years ago today, June 21, 1933: Jean Harlow, recently returned home to Kansas City, Missouri, to visit her grandparents, poses with neighborhood children on the porch of her grandparents’ home at 2304 N. 12th St. Harlow had just completed a visit to the ‘33 Chicago World’s Fair, “Century of Progress”. These children were identified … Continue reading Harlow History: Harlow at Home in Kansas City (June 1933)
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 and Taylor Go To D.C., January 1937
Not quite today in Harlow History, but 85 years ago yesterday; didn’t quite realize the date on these in time. Better late than never. On January 26, 1937, Jean Harlow and her Personal Property costar Robert Taylor were photographed at the Pasadena Train Station getting ready to embark on the Santa Fe “Chief” for their … Continue reading Harlow and Taylor Go To D.C., January 1937
Whatever Happened to Evelyn Gundersen?
In early 1932, Jean Harlow, not yet more than a popular starlet, was in the midst of a ten-week cross-country personal appearance tour; you can read more on that here. Arranged by her notoriously greedy stepfather and unsanctioned by her boss, Howard Hughes, the tour was initially a nightmare for Harlow—but by spring, she emerged … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Evelyn Gundersen?
89 Years Ago: Fashion at Easton Drive
89 years ago, July 5, 1932—Jean Harlow models a blue taffeta wedding gown for a fashion spread on her matrimonial staircase at Easton Drive, just three days after her wedding to Paul Bern. Here’s the original press caption that accompanied this to print, complete with description of the gown: “THE WEDDING MODE. A powder blue … Continue reading 89 Years Ago: Fashion at Easton Drive
Harlow History: May 20, 1937
May 20, 1937: 84 years ago today, Clark Gable and Jean Harlow (and director Jack Conway) pose in publicity pictures with four of their infant costars who appeared briefly as the Hurley Twins in Saratoga. At least three of these are likely the Andrews triplets, who are credited on IMDB. There were apparently seven rotating … Continue reading Harlow History: May 20, 1937
Today in Harlow History: Uh Oh’s and Eskimos
Naturally, I’m known for my horribly cheesy post titles, so that’s how we’ll start out today’s Harlow History post. Let’s get crackin’: This day in Harlow History, April 2, 1933: at the tail end of her mourning period following the death of Paul Bern, Jean Harlow attends a Hollywood party at director Woody Van Dyke’s … Continue reading Today in Harlow History: Uh Oh’s and Eskimos
Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow and her husband, cinematographer Hal Rosson, photographed at Colleen Moore’s Christmas party at the latter’s Bel Air mansion, December 1933.Harlow was also captured posing with Colleen herself, Dick Powell, and Mary Brian. “Christmas Spirit is poured into Dick Powell’s glass by hostess Colleen Moore as Jean Harlow looks on during the Christmas Day party … Continue reading Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
Today in Harlow History, December 8, 1931: 89 years ago today, Jean Harlow made the rounds in her hometown, Kansas City, Missouri (accompanied by mother and stepfather) at the very beginning of her East Coast personal appearance tour. Shown here at the Hotel Baltimore: She left LA for Missouri on December 6, two days after … Continue reading Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
