Marilyn Monroe is an idol to many decades after her death, but in her lifetime, she admired one actress who was also met with a tragic ending. Jean Harlow, Hollywood’s original blonde bombshell ...

“Jean Harlow” was Harlean Carpenter’s mother’s name. The first Jean Harlow had been a great beauty who dreamed of her own movie stardom. In September 1927, Harlean married Chuck ...

Jean Harlow was that and more. At a time of strong social mores, she wore provocative outfits that highlighted her striking physical attributes. Harlow was a bright woman with a backstage mother ...

So much love, Jean.” It was taken in 1930, at the start of Harlow’s career and seven years before her death. Woolley said it’s well known that Harlow’s mother signed most items on behalf ...

At the time of her death, she was engaged to actor William ... Although she seemed to recover quickly and was expected back on set, Jean Harlow slipped into a coma on June 6, and died the ...

And Jean Harlow was, simply ... released months after Harlow’s death, it was the biggest hit of the year. Current DVD sets and TCM programming notwithstanding, Harlow has never attracted ...