Classic hollywood glam jean harlow, jean harlow death. The term bombshell is a forerunner to the term sex symbol and originally used to describe popular female sex icons in modern usage, bombshell refers to a very attractive woman. Tully jarsdel joins the gumshoe greats in this whipsmart riff on sunbaked l. If you want to read a good biography of jean harlow, read eve goldens platinum girl or david stenns bombshell. The life and death of jean harlow, a book by david stenn bombshell video game, 2016 video game by interceptor entertainment and 3d realms bombshell, an historical biography about the life of barbara goette. Now, 80 years after her death, a look back at jean harlows tragic storyand the eerily parallel lives of the two hollywood legends. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence. Jean was only 26 yearsold when she died on june 7, 1937 of uremic poisoning. David stenn s book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. Jean harlow is buried at forest lawn cemetery, glendale, ca the great mausoleum.
Bombshell the life and death of jean harlow, david stenn, doubleday 1993 hollywood star actress 1930s first edition book biography bournebooks 5 out of 5 stars. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Feb 07, 2008 according to david stenn s 1993 biography, bombshell. If you want to read a good biography of jean harlow, read eve goldens platinum girl or david stenn s bombshell. Darrell rooney has one of the worlds most significant collections of jean harlow photographs and memorabilia. The life and death of jean harlow 2 by david stenn isbn. Celebrities starsyou must remember this is a podcast that features stories about old hollywood. Classic hollywood glam jean harlow, jean harlow death, harlow. His television credits range from hill street blues to boardwalk empire, and he is also known for his highlyregarded biographies of iconic hollywood stars clara bow and jean harlow. Publication date 1993 topics harlow, jean, 19111937, motion picture actors and actresses publisher new york.
Often nicknamed the blonde bombshell and the platinum blonde, she was. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It chronicles the life and times of the legendary actress and gets into details in the areas that have been under speculation for years paul berns death, harlows relationships, harlows untimely death and its cause etc. This video details the death of actress jean harlow. David stenn s biography is an interesting piece of work.
Its a riveting, richlylayered detective novel that satisfies and surprises on every single page. What little reaserch was done can be seen in the rather skimpy bibliography. Master craftsman video 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jean harlow, the film actress, whose death at the age of 26 is reported from hollywood, was born in chicago.
This to me is a realistic and factual story of jean harlows life and death, and one that i could read time and time. The life and death of jean harlow 9780385421577 by stenn, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Just as marilyn monroe used to be norma jean, jean harlow was born harlean carpenter on march 3, 1911, in kansas city, missouri. Concurrently with his early television career, stenn wrote the biographies clara bow. Harlow was only on the screen from 1928 to 1937, before her death at the age of 26, but she became one of the biggest movie stars in the world, whose image in the. 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. The photographs are nice, but all are just scene stills weve all seen a thousand times before. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 19930901 david stenn on. Jul 31, 2015 despite harlow s blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies and silence. Her only true successor in the bombshell department was marilyn monroe. I learned new things about her life, that were very sad. Sep 19, 2017 now, 80 years after her death, a look back at jean harlows tragic storyand the eerily parallel lives of the two hollywood legends. David stenn is an american television writerproducer, biographer, and film preservationist.
Nothing has been left to chance in this doggedly researched book. May 01, 2009 this is pretty much a rehash of irving schulmans trashy and much discredited harlow. The bombshell life and mysterious death of jean harlow. Both of these books are excellent and well researched. With interviews and pertinent information from the people that knew and loved her, this book debunks all of the lies and misinterpretations of her short life, career and death from acute nephritis, at age 26. Despite harlow s blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence. Bombshell is a 1933 american precode romantic comedydrama film directed by victor fleming and starring jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, c. The author, david stenn, also wrote bombshell the life and death of jean harlow which i recommend as highly as running wild. Top sites what happened to jean harlow 2019 latest what. Top sites what happened to jean harlow 2019 latest. Harlow was only on the screen from 1928 to 1937, before her death at the age of 26, but she became one of the biggest movie stars in the world, whose image in the public eye has endured. A hollywood insider, rooney is an animator and director best known for his annie awardwinning direction of the lion king 2.
The life and death of nicholas ii edvard radzinsky, in the russian style and bombshell. Jean harlow was an american actress and sex symbol. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years, but she became one of the biggest movie stars in hollywood, whose image in the public eye has endured. Before i read bombshell, i did not know so much about jean harlow, apart from her films. The original blonde bombshell used actual bleach on her. Yet harlow had to be someone she wasnt, because she never knew who she was biographer david stenn, on jean harlow, in bombshell. It revealed a new jean harlow to moviegoers, one that mgm quickly doubled down on by starring opposite clark gable in her next film, the every bit as daring red dust 1932. Bombshell is a 1933 american precode romantic comedydrama film directed by victor fleming starring jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, c. David stenn has written a scrupulous biography of jean harlow.
For any fan of jean harlow, this is the book to buy. David stenn s exhaustive research paid off as this is a very objective and fair book. Finally, after years of research, critically acclaimed biographer david stenn has unearthed the truth behind the improbable rise of this towheaded tomboy from kansas city, her huge success, and her tragic fall. Yes, she was very stylish and i enjoyed these books that she edited. David stenns exhaustive research paid off as this is a very objective and fair book. The life and death of jean harlow 2 by stenn, david isbn. As if foreseeing her own short lifespan, jean was restless and adventurous from the start. Dear blowhards jean harlow was the first blonde bombshell movie star, dominating the thirties scene until her death in 1937, shortly after her 26th birthday. Her name epitomizes an era, a decade of depression in which har. Even the authors recognize and give credit to another biography called bombshell by david stenn, a book i also own, and, frankly, give higher marks than this tome.
David stenns biography is an interesting piece of work. The life and death of jean harlow is probably more factual as it was exhaustively researched and many to date have crowned it the definitive biography of the young star, but goldens treatment, which was released before stenns, is still a very enjoyable read and quite respectful of her memory. Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film the. Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film. The online etymology dictionary by douglas harper attests the usage of the term in this meaning since 1942, and in the meaning of shattering or devastating thing or event since 1860. There were many aspects of harlows life and career, i was unaware of until reading this book. The life and death of jean harlow is probably more factual as it was exhaustively researched and many to date have crowned it the definitive biography of the young star, but goldens treatment, which was released before stenn s, is still a very enjoyable read and quite respectful of her memory. Harleans mothers name was actually jean harlow, but after her. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies and silence. The blond bombshell died at only 26 years of age on june 7, 1937. Her name was jean harlow, and in my estimation, she appeared in more great pictures than monroe, while spending even less time on the planet. Jun 08, 2016 jean harlow, the film actress, whose death at the age of 26 is reported from hollywood, was born in chicago. They are probably the two best biographies that i have had the pleasure of reading. The life and death of jean harlow 9780967282220 by stenn, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Aug 23, 2015 this video details the death of actress jean harlow. David stenn, in a meticulously researched biography, details with sensitivity the brief, poignant life of depressionera film superstar, jean harlow. The term bombshell is a forerunner to the term sex symbol and originally used to describe popular female sex icons. 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. David stenns book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. The film is based on the unproduced play of the same name by caroline francke and mack crane, and was adapted for the screen by john lee mahin and jules furthman. I love old hollywood, and jean harlow is one of favorite actresss from that era. It chronicles the life and times of the legendary actress and gets into details in the areas that have been under speculation for years paul berns death, harlow s relationships, harlow s untimely death and its cause etc. David stenn s exhaustive research paid off as this is a very objective and fair book about a subject who has now been dead for over 60 years. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 19930901. The life and death of jean harlow finally somebody has put down in print and in fascinating, intricate detail what so many have known for so long, and in doing so has deepened our knowledge of ashbys contributions to american cinema. In modern usage, bombshell refers to a very attractive woman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
She managed to secure the leading part in howard hughess talking version of the film. Her death was so sudden and unexpected that many theories evolved. The life and death of jean harlow one day youll burn knocked me out. The following is a portion of their story on the legendary blond bombshell jean harlow, whose star burned bright until she died at the young age of 26. According to david stenns 1993 biography, bombshell. Oct 09, 2016 this feature is not available right now.
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