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Harlow
“The Picture The World Has Been Waiting To See!”
4.7 / 10• 1965• 1h 49m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Loosely based biography of 1930s star Jean Harlow as she begins her climb to stardom. One of two "Harlow" film biographies that appeared in 1965, this one stars Carol Lynley in the title role that begins as Jean Harlow, a bit player in Laurel and Hardy comedies, is invited to test for director Jonathan Martin for the lead in Howard Hughes's "Hell's Angels." She is an instantaneous sensation, and in a series of films devoted more to her body than her talent, she becomes Hollywood's "Platinum Blonde."
Cast & Crew
Carol Lynley
Jean Harlow
Lead
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
William Mansfield
Barry Sullivan
Marino Bello
Ginger Rogers
Mama Jean
Hurd Hatfield
Paul Bern
Lloyd Bochner
Marc Peters
Hermione Baddeley
Marie Dressler
Jack Kruschen
L.B. Mayer
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alex Segal's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Harlow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
