Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2013

Although the story itself is a romantic comedy, Saratoga (1937) wears a shroud of sadness peculiar to those films unknowingly made by doomed stars. Jean Harlow, only 26 years old and already a huge Hollywood success, died just before shooting of the picture could be completed, and the studio finishe   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2013

Although the story itself is a romantic comedy, Saratoga (1937) wears a shroud of sadness peculiar to those films unknowingly made by doomed stars. Jean Harlow, only 26 years old and already a huge Hollywood success, died just before shooting of the picture could be completed, and the studio finishe   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2013

Although the story itself is a romantic comedy, Saratoga (1937) wears a shroud of sadness peculiar to those films unknowingly made by doomed stars. Jean Harlow, only 26 years old and already a huge Hollywood success, died just before shooting of the picture could be completed, and the studio finishe   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on December 4, 2012

Saratoga (1937) A razão de “Saratoga” ter sido um dos maiores sucessos de bilheteria de 1937 foi a curiosidade mórbida tão comum aos seres humanos. Seu astro, Clark Gable, poderia ser um atrativo para as plateias, mas foi a morte da atriz Jean Harlow, com apenas 26 anos, no mei   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on December 4, 2012

Saratoga (1937) A razão de “Saratoga” ter sido um dos maiores sucessos de bilheteria de 1937 foi a curiosidade mórbida tão comum aos seres humanos. Seu astro, Clark Gable, poderia ser um atrativo para as plateias, mas foi a morte da atriz Jean Harlow, com apenas 26 anos, no mei   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on August 30, 2012

Saratoga Trunk (1945). Written by Edna Ferber and Casey Robinson, based on Ferber's best-selling novel of the same name. Cast: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Florence Bates, and Flora Robson, who was nominated for a Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance. The illegitimate daughter Clio Dula   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on March 17, 2012

The Films of Jean Harlow comes to a close and it’s all rather bittersweet as Harlow didn’t complete this final film.  Saratoga just wasn’t for me, namely because I don’t find anything compelling about horse racing, but her relationship with Gable’s character is great an   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on August 9, 2011

Saratoga (1937)      I had mentioned when reviewing Jean Harlow’s Platinum Blonde that it was odd to see the sexy, sassy gal playing a high-society dame, but in Saratoga that same sort of part fits a bit more comfortably on the star. She is like usual paired opposite Clark Gable...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on March 4, 2011

  Jean Harlow’s death in 1937 at the age of 26 came to a shock to many; particularly those working on her last film “Saratoga.” Jean Harlow and Anita Loos worked on several movies together such as "Red Headed Woman" Anita Loos described in her 1977 book “Cast of Th   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Saratoga (1937) A razão de “Saratoga” ter sido um dos maiores sucessos de bilheteria de 1937 foi a curiosidade mórbida tão comum aos seres humanos. Seu astro, Clark Gable, poderia ser um atrativo para as plateias, mas foi a morte da atriz Jean Harlow, com apenas 26 anos, no mei   read more