94 years ago in Harlow History, October 19, 1932: Solemn and sad-eyed (but still beautiful) Jean Harlow makes a modest appearance in probate court following her husband Paul Bern’s death the previous month. Here, she was named executrix of his estate. At least the last photograph was taken by Frank Bentley (photo and accompanying credit … Continue reading Harlow, Executrix
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The Constant Question of Paul Bern
94 years ago today in Harlow History, September 5, 1932: The body of Jean Harlow’s second husband, MGM producer Paul Bern, is found inside their shared Easton Drive home. Butler John Carmichael made the grim discovery in the dressing room of the master bedroom; the situation would then be irreversibly tampered with by the Studio, … Continue reading The Constant Question of Paul Bern
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 and Bern Get Engaged
Today in Harlow History, June 20, 1932: Jean Harlow and Paul Bern electrify the film colony with a jolt of gossip: they have been spotted together filing their intention to wed at the Marriage License Bureau, located inside Los Angeles City Hall. This photograph taken in 1932 shows the Los Angeles City Hall on the … Continue reading Harlow and Bern Get Engaged
