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Harlow
“Harlow stood for only one thing - as no woman ever has - before or since!”
5.6 / 10• 1965• 2h 5m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Jean Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother and stepfather. Kindhearted agent Arthur Landau becomes Jean's mentor, while a devious Howard Hughes-like mogul grows infatuated with the beautiful young actress. Harlow herself falls for producer Paul Bern before tragedy strikes.
Cast & Crew
Carroll Baker
Jean Harlow
Lead
Red Buttons
Arthur Landau
Raf Vallone
Marino Bello
Angela Lansbury
Mama Jean Bello
Peter Lawford
Paul Bern
Mike Connors
Jack Harrison
Martin Balsam
Everett Redman
Leslie Nielsen
Richard Manley
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gordon Douglas's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Harlow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
