Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 22, 2020

The first time I watched Libeled Lady (1936), in the midst of my stunned teenage discovery of Jean Harlow, was on a well-worn VHS I’d borrowed from the library. What a gigantic shift it was to see it on a new Blu-ray from Warner Archive; it looks and sounds so...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on February 19, 2020

As I continue putting way too much thought into “Interrogation,” this episode stands distinctly in the “anti” non-linear department. This episode sets up both the pilot—so the penultimate episode loops back to the first—but also seems to be setting up the next—last—episode. It’s all about P.I. Andr   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on December 27, 2017

For a brief spell in the early 1930s, Carole Lombard appeared to be emulating Jean Harlow by making her hair as platinum as possible. (You could argue that peek-a-boo hairstyle was predicting the rise of Veronica Lake, who would gain stardom at the end of the decade.) Now, there's another...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on March 3, 2015

Are you ticked off because you couldn't make it to the Hollywood Costume exhibit at the future site of the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum (it closed yesterday), and thus missed a chance to see Carole Lombard's gown from "My Man Godfrey" (the one she's wearing above) up close and...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on August 29, 2014

It's no secret that in the early 1930s, Carole Lombard, searching for the optimal "look," briefly emulated Jean Harlow's ultra-blonde appearance -- not quite the platinum locks Harlow already was famed for, but an ash-blonde effect that looked equally at home in black-and-white portraits.However, th   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on June 27, 2014

Young and Reckless in 1935 Reckless MGM's 1935 musical melodrama is the story of a Broadway singer and dancer Mona Leslie (Jean Harlow). She and a rich playboy, Rob Harrison Jr. (Franchot Tone) marry impulsively. This is upsetting to his stuffy father. Turns out that Rob was engaged to Josephine   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on February 1, 2014

Imagine this… You look exactly like Clark Gable, you’re married to a woman who looks exactly like Myrna Loy and you get to go to an office every day where your secretary looks exactly like Jean Harlow.  Oh, and you have a successful career and make lots of money.  In...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on April 27, 2013

Friday (April 26) is the first full day of the Turner Classic Film Festival and it has been amazing. Above is a photo of Kate MacMurray, daughter of Fred MacMurray and June Haver introducing “Suddenly It’s Spring” (1947). The next photo is the ceiling of the Egyptian Theater whe   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on January 4, 2013

Elizabeth Yeaman, Hollywood Daily Citizen, April 27, 1931:"[Lowell] Sherman is first moving over to the United Artists lot where he has been borrowed by Samuel Goldwyn to direct 'The Greeks Had a Word For Them.' This is the Zoe Akins play now current on Broadway under the title of 'The...   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on December 23, 2012

I know I missed during an induction for my Hall of Fame last month but was busy with work and stuff. Here I am to present two inductees for the month of December though. Two of the most iconic classic film actresses ever..Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow. Both gain admittance...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on July 30, 2012

We know what -- and who -- "Bombshell" (1933) is about from the get-go: Burns is the name, Lola Burns, and any resemblance to Jean Harlow is purely intentional. She's platinum blonde, she's an international sex symbol and she's the star of "Red Dust." She lives in a gorgeous Hollywood...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on July 30, 2012

We know what -- and who -- "Bombshell" (1933) is about from the get-go: Burns is the name, Lola Burns, and any resemblance to Jean Harlow is purely intentional. She's platinum blonde, she's an international sex symbol and she's the star of "Red Dust." She lives in a gorgeous Hollywood...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 5, 2012

In doing a Month (or so) of Art Deco, I would be remiss if I did not include George Cukor's 1933 classic Dinner at Eight. It is an iconic moment for both film and fashion...one of those rare occasions in which a great star is put into the hands of...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on January 30, 2012

One benefit of being a movie star that's denied to mere mortals is there's a good chance you'll be able to meet the president of the United States. Carole Lombard had that opportunity on Dec. 29, 1940, not only meeting Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House but witnessing FDR...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on December 31, 2011

As far as I know of, Carole Lombard never posed for a publicity still that expressly had a New Year's theme (the header we've been running this week doesn't count, since it was from an actual scene in "Made For Each Other"), so this is the best we can come...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on May 13, 2011

This is the twelfth installment of my monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have tested.  I apologize that May’s beauty tip is several days late.  Exams, graduation and moving home have been pretty hectic! Since it’s summer and swim suit season, several of us have weight loss on th   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on March 13, 2011

I promise, this will be my last Jean Harlow post for a while!  But how would you like a chance to win a copy of the new book “Harlow in Hollywood”?  And not just any regular old copy of the book, but a copy signed by authors Darrell Rooney and...   read more