May 01, 2009 this is pretty much a rehash of irving schulmans trashy and much discredited harlow. Much better books, better researched, they refute a lot of the twaddle that was made up by mgm at the time of paul berns death to protect jean harlow and her lucrative career and most importantly, give clear referencessources to back up their. Bombshell, 2016 video game by interceptor entertainment and 3d realms. The two starlets untimely and controversial deaths were as similar as their successes in life.
Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film the. The life and death of jean harlow, a book by david stenn. The life and death of nicholas ii edvard radzinsky, in the russian style and bombshell. 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. This is pretty much a rehash of irving schulmans trashy and much discredited harlow. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Bombshell is a great book for anyone who loves old hollywood, jean harlow, or is just curious before i read bombshell, i did not know so much about jean harlow, apart from her films. 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. The life and death of jean harlow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See the article in its original context from may 3, 1974, page 42 buy reprints.
March 3, 1911 june 7, 1937 was an american film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. I had read a couple of clara bow biographies prior to purchasing this book and they are trash when compared to running wild. The life and death of jean harlow from the worlds largest community of readers. David stenns book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. The blonde bombshell in the glamour capital, 19281937 by mark a.
Today is tonight describes that part of jeans life having to do with her romantic relationship with paul bern. 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. Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film. Bombshell is the film that really introduced jean harlow as a gifted comedienne. Life imitates art for jean harlow in bombshell 1933. One of the blurbs on posters was lovely, luscious, exotic jean harlow as the blonde bombshell of filmdom. The bombshell life and mysterious death of jean harlow. David stenn has written a scrupulous biography of jean harlow. Now, 80 years after her death, a look back at jean harlows tragic storyand the eerily parallel lives of the two hollywood legends. Sep 19, 2017 sadly, marilyn did follow in her favorite actresss footsteps, and not just in terms of fame. Its two main characters, peter and judy are disguised names, beginning respectively with p and j, namely, peter paul and judy jean. Yes, she was very stylish and i enjoyed these books that she edited.
She managed to secure the leading part in howard hughess talking version of the film. Nov 21, 2015 much better books, better researched, they refute a lot of the twaddle that was made up by mgm at the time of paul berns death to protect jean harlow and her lucrative career and most importantly, give clear referencessources to back up their claims making them much more credible than mr bretts book. 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. Bombshell, an historical biography about the life of barbara goette. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 1993 0901. A sensitive heart beat underneath the churlish exterior, however, and sanders took his own life several years after the books publication. Today is tonight, is an autobiographical book written by jean harlow. I knew very little about this woman, even though her photos and name have maintained celebrity and recognition, even after her untimely death. 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. Bombshell is a 1933 american precode romantic comedydrama film directed by victor fleming and starring jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, c. 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.
Celebrities stars you must remember this is a podcast that features stories about old hollywood. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence. Eve golden tries to portray her life objectively, offering insights and her own commentary and critiques of harlows electric life and career. 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. While only in the spotlight for ten short years, life was cut short by her untimely death and one can only speculate as to what might have transpired had she had a normal lifespan. Jean harlow died young, bedridden, and losing her hair. Publication date 1993 topics harlow, jean, 19111937, motion picture actors and actresses publisher new york. Css bombshell, american civil war army transport ship. The life and death of jean harlow one day youll burn knocked me out. This video details the death of actress jean harlow. The life and death of jean harlow 2 by stenn, david isbn.
George sandersbest supporting actor, 1951 for all about eve. 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. Jul 21, 2011 authors darrell rooney and mark vieira have managed to compile a sumptuous tribute in text and images to one of cinemas most dazzling icons with harlow in hollywood. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 2000 0803 on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. What little reaserch was done can be seen in the rather skimpy bibliography. The rapidfire dialogue was perfectly suited to her rather common, midwest accent, and harlow fires off the lines like a machine gun. The first woman to be known as a bombshell was jean harlow, who was nicknamed the blonde bombshell for her film platinum blonde 1931. The following is a portion of their story on the legendary blond bombshell jean harlow, whose star. Bombshell is a great book for anyone who loves old hollywood, jean harlow, or is just curious before i read bombshell, i did not know so much about jean harlow, apart. David stenn s book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Jean harlow was married three times with a fourth on the horizon in william. I knew very little about this woman, even though her photos and name have maintained celebrity and recognition, even after her untimely death at the age of twentysix from kidney failure. In real life, harlows personal maid was also one of her few close confidants. 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. If you want to read a good biography of jean harlow, read eve goldens platinum girl or david stenn s bombshell. Ricerca ciao scegli il tuo indirizzo scegli il tuo indirizzo.
Despite harlow s blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence. 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. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn, of why harlow ended up with kidney problems is that the illness developed from a case of scarlet fever she suffered at summer camp as a teenager. 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. Bombshells, a play by australian playwright joanna murraysmith. They are probably the two best biographies that i have had the pleasure of reading. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Among the many books on jean harlow written over the years, id say that this is the best one ive ever seen. Sadly, marilyn did follow in her favorite actresss footsteps, and not just in terms of fame.
Harlow was the first to carry the now nearly hackneyed title of blonde bombshell. Jean harlow in the afterlife at above life channel duration. 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. The life and legends of jean harlow is an interesting biography of the legendary star from that bygone era of hollywood. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. David stenn is an american television writerproducer, biographer, and film preservationist. Jean harlow book worth reading film institute book club hollywood poster best biographies life and death jackie kennedy. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. David stenn, in a meticulously researched biography, details with sensitivity the brief, poignant life of depressionera film superstar, jean harlow. Bombshell is a 1933 american precode romantic comedydrama film directed by victor fleming starring jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, c. Two years later, she starred in the metrogoldwynmayer film bombshell 1933. Tully jarsdel joins the gumshoe greats in this whipsmart riff on sunbaked l.
The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 1993 0901 david stenn on. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies and silence. The author, david stenn, also wrote bombshell the life and death of jean harlow which i recommend as highly as running wild. Nothing has been left to chance in this doggedly researched book.
If you want to read a good biography of jean harlow, read. Aug 23, 2015 this video details the death of actress jean harlow. Jean harlow, the effervescent mgm starlet of the 1930s was known as both platinum doll and platinum blonde. Its a riveting, richlylayered detective novel that satisfies and surprises on every single page.
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