Harlow (1965)

4.7/10 109 min Drama

Overview

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

Carol Lynley

Jean Harlow

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

Audrey Totter

Marilyn

John Williams

Jonathan Martin

Audrey Christie

Thelma

Michael Dante

Ed

Celia Lovsky

Marie Ouspenskaya

Robert Strauss

Hank

Jim Plunkett

Stan Laurel

Frank J. Scannell

Doctor

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