Having read irving shulmans version of jean harlow s life, i was disappointed. If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. In stephen kings 1977 novel, the shining, it is mentioned that harlow was one of th. Jean harlow was nothing like the characters she played on screen. Jean harlow march 3, 1911 june 7, 1937it was hoped that harlow was the next greta garbo.
After 56 years, stenn persuaded harlow s family, friends, colleagues and employers to break their silence and provide previously sealed legal, financial and medical records, which solved the mystery of her death. When you donate a physical book to the internet archive, your book will enjoy. She was the daughter of a successful dentist and his wife. Sep 25, 2012 in 1933, the platinum blonde jean harlow was one of the most popular actresses in hollywood. Id numbers open library ol8556272m isbn 10 0967282225 isbn 9780967282220 oclcworldcat. The blonde bombshell in the glamour capital, 19281937 book online at best prices. After all, the actress was known as the blonde bombshell.
The jean harlow bombshell fangirlnation magazine jean. She was the first of hollywoods blonde bombshells to carry the title, with her iconic platinum blonde hair being imitated by film fans and other stars. Watching the 1933 film, it seems deeply tied in with harlow s star persona. The life and death of jean harlow 2 by stenn, david isbn. Jean harlow 19111937 reigned as hollywoods original platinum blonde sex symbol in the years before her death.
The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I had seen the 1970s movie with carol baker portraiting harlow, but there were no specific details like in this book. His account is confirmed by scores of exclusive interviews with eyewitness sources. This is a scholarly yet magnetically readable study of one of the silver screens legendary stars. In 1927, at the age of 16, she ran away from home to marry a young businessman named charles mcgrew, who was 23. The jean harlow bombshell is a pageturner, a modern whodunit threaded with golden age hollywood glamour. When justine drops dead in front of charlotte after saying she has emergency information, the whole world seems to turn upside down.
But while the mystery itself is reasonably unpredictable and its characters generally decent, they arent. Buy this book i love old hollywood, its mysteries and its scandals, so the jean harlow bombshell, which focuses on a biographer who was murdered for digging up a fresh secret about the beloved hollywood star and the assistant left behind to deal with the criminal fallout seemed a natural fit for me. The life and death of jean harlow from the worlds largest community of readers. Often nicknamed the blonde bombshell and the platinum blonde, she was popular for her laughing vamp screen persona. Today is tonight jean harlow original blonde bombshell. How to eat breakfast like a hollywood bombshell myrecipes. With jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, franchot tone. It centers around an imperfect female sleuth, charlotte donovan, and a mysterymurder surrounding the old hollywood actress jean harlow. The jean harlow bombshell a classic star biography mystery. The a classic star biography mystery book series by mollie cox bryan begins with the jean harlow bombshell. Although harlow s acting was criticized during her first feature films, by the time she starred in redheaded woman in 1932, she had developed into a sharp tongued, witty comedian with an almost flawless.
Her name epitomizes an era, a decade of depression in which harsh reality created a demand for lush film fantasy. May 14, 2018 while jean harlow passed away more than eighty years ago, there are a few of her movies which have seemingly transcended the decades. This is a brilliant read for anyone interested in jean or in hollywood in the 1930s. Jean harlow postcard by stephanie dickinson by oyez. Mark vieira cowrote this book with darrell rooney, and i loved vieiras sin in soft focus. I see that as my failing, but thered been so much written about this subject untrue, partially true, wishful thinking, etc. An interview with jean seberg new michigan press, girl behind the door rain mountain press, and her just. She always wore a lucky ankle chain on her left leg visible in some films if you look closely, and had a. The jean harlow bombshell by mollie cox bryan is available may 8, 2019 from midnight inc. Her name epitomizes an era, a decade of depression in which har.
I was surprised to learn the true story of jean harlow s short and tragic life. Harlean carpenter, who later became jean harlow, was born in kansas city, missouri, on march 3, 1911. The jean harlow bombshell by mollie cox bryan, paperback. Far from being a dumb blonde, jean had her head screwed on. Stenns admirable research has uncovered many new documents and startling facts about harlow from. Like harlow herself, harlow in hollywood is irresistible.
I decided to buy this book to see if anything matched up. Bright, sultry, and eyecatching, the blonde bombshell look is here to stay. Charlotte donovan is the assistant to famous biographer, justine turner. See future books in the series listed in order as they release. Bombshell facts about jean harlow, hollywoods platinum blonde. The original blonde bombshell used actual bleach on her. That year, harlow starred in a movie called bombshell at the time bombshell in american slang was already being used to refer to incredibly attractive, flamboyant women, with the first documented case of this in 1860. Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118 better world books. Aug 01, 2000 her name epitomizes an era, a decade of depression in which harsh reality created a demand for lush film fantasy and no hollywood star was as luscious or fantastic as jean harlow. Jean harlow 19111937 reigned as hollywoods original platinum blonde sex symbol in the years before her death from kidney failure at age 26. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 18, 2019 the jean harlow bombshell is a delightful whodunit that doesnt leave the reader feeling like everything is terrible with this world, and it was just what i needed.
The jean harlow bombshell mollie cox bryan 9780738758695. Book overview after 56 years, stenn persuaded harlows family, friends, colleagues and employers to break their silence and provide previously sealed legal, financial and medical records, which solved the mystery of her death. Often nicknamed the blonde bombshell and the platinum blonde, she was. Harlow in hollywood is a must for every film buff, harlow collector, and book lover. She was mgms most bankable asset, a blonde bombshell whose bleached hair, voluptuous body, and bawdy humor inspired a fervent cult following that remains to this day. The original blonde bombshell, jean harlow rose to stardom after howard hughes cast her in his epic 1930s blockbuster hells angels.
A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangerson. Truthfully, ive lost count of how many times ive read this book. In stephen kings 1977 novel, the shining, it is mentioned that harlow was one of the celebrities to stay. The jean harlow bombshell fangirlnation magazine charlotte donovan is a ghost writing assistant to the worldfamous biographer to the stars, justine turner. Jean harlow jean harlow s life was short but fascinating. The jean harlow bombshell by mollie cox bryan is an awesome read. Bombshell book the kansas city public library bibliocommons. Paired with a classic style, you simply cannot go wrong. But lola is quitting the biz for the pitterpatter of tiny feet.
March 3, 1911 june 7, 1937 was an american actress and sex symbol. The jean harlow bombshell by mollie cox bryan is the 1st book in a classic star biography mystery series, and its off to a great start. Bombshell the life and death of jean harlow 2nd edition this edition was published in august 2000 by lightning bug press. While jean harlow was regarded in her day as the platinum blonde bombshell sex symbol, she was in. Color has evolved so much since jean harlow s days and it is now safe to color your hair the way you like it. This novel is part historical fiction part mysterythriller. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. The jean harlow bombshell a classic star biography mystery, 1. Its protagonist, charlotte donovan, is a sleuth for our times, flawed, bright, and eminently relatable. Oct 04, 2019 the jean harlow bombshell posted on october 4, 2019 by annette bochenek when i attended the american library association ala conferences in washington, d. The book provides an interesting look at harlean carpenter aka jean harlow who appeared to be an accomplished cook and hostess and essentially a midwest gal at heart who hung around with a lot of ordinary people when away from the hollywood glamour.
The life and death of jean harlow, the seminal 1993 bio of jean harlow, hollywoods illfated platinum. Often called the original blonde bombshell, jean harlow was an iconic actress who tragically passed away at only 26 years old. The life and death of jean harlow hardcover september 1, 1993 print length. Shop books, stationery, devices and other learning essentials. When she mysteriously fell ill and passed away tragically at the age of 26. Born harlean carpenter in 1911, harlow was the first to carry the now nearly hackneyed title of blonde bombshell. This is the perfect companion book to david stenns excellent bombshell. Its protagonist, charlotte donovan, is a sleuth for.
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