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Harlow

Plot: Loosely based biography of 1930s star Jean Harlow as she begins her climb to stardom. One of two "Harlow" film biographies that appeared in 1965, this one stars Carol Lynley in the title role that begins as Jean Harlow, a bit player in Laurel and Hardy comedies, is invited to test for director Jonathan Martin for the lead in Howard Hughes's "Hell's Angels
Release Date: Friday, May 14 1965
60 years ago
Genres: Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Carol LynleyCarol Lynley. Carol Lynley was 23 in Harlow as 'Jean Harlow'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 13 1942 –
Died: Tue, Sep 03 2019
Portrait of Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. was 46 in Harlow as 'William Mansfield'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 30 1918 –
Died: Fri, May 02 2014
Portrait of Barry SullivanBarry Sullivan. Barry Sullivan was 52 in Harlow as 'Marino Bello'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 29 1912 –
Died: Mon, Jun 06 1994
Portrait of Ginger RogersGinger Rogers. Ginger Rogers was 53 in Harlow as 'Mama Jean'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 16 1911 –
Died: Tue, Apr 25 1995
Portrait of Hurd HatfieldHurd Hatfield. Hurd Hatfield was 47 in Harlow as 'Paul Bern'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 07 1917 –
Died: Sat, Dec 26 1998
Portrait of Lloyd BochnerLloyd Bochner. Lloyd Bochner was 40 in Harlow as 'Marc Peters'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 29 1924 –
Died: Sat, Oct 29 2005
Portrait of Hermione BaddeleyHermione Baddeley. Hermione Baddeley was 58 in Harlow as 'Marie Dressler'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 13 1906 –
Died: Tue, Aug 19 1986
Portrait of Jack KruschenJack Kruschen. Jack Kruschen was 43 in Harlow as 'L.B. Mayer'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1922 –
Died: Tue, Apr 02 2002
Portrait of Audrey TotterAudrey Totter. Audrey Totter was 47 in Harlow as 'Marilyn'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 20 1917 –
Died: Thu, Dec 12 2013
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams. John Williams was 62 in Harlow as 'Jonathan Martin'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 15 1903 –
Died: Thu, May 05 1983
Portrait of Audrey ChristieAudrey Christie. Audrey Christie was 52 in Harlow as 'Thelma'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 27 1912 –
Died: Tue, Dec 19 1989
Portrait of Michael DanteMichael Dante. Michael Dante was 33 in Harlow as 'Ed'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 02 1931
Portrait of Celia LovskyCelia Lovsky. Celia Lovsky was 68 in Harlow as 'Marie Ouspenskaya'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 20 1897 –
Died: Fri, Oct 12 1979
Portrait of Robert StraussRobert Strauss. Robert Strauss was 51 in Harlow as 'Hank'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 08 1913 –
Died: Thu, Feb 20 1975
Portrait of John J. FoxJohn J. Fox. John J. Fox was 41 in Harlow as 'Oliver Hardy'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 24 1924 –
Died: Fri, Nov 09 1984
Portrait of Jim PlunkettJim Plunkett. Jim Plunkett was >> in Harlow as 'Stan Laurel'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy LewisBuddy Lewis. Buddy Lewis was 48 in Harlow as 'Al Jolson'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 22 1916 –
Died: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Portrait of Frank J. ScannellFrank J. Scannell. Frank J. Scannell was 62 in Harlow as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Thu, May 07 1903 –
Died: Wed, Nov 29 1989
Portrait of Fred KleinFred Klein. Fred Klein was >> in Harlow as 'Fred Klein'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Danny FrancisDanny Francis. Danny Francis was >> in Harlow as 'Manager of Casino'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maureen GaffneyMaureen Gaffney. Maureen Gaffney was 21 in Harlow as 'Miss Larsen'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 01 1943
Portrait of Harry HolcombeHarry Holcombe. Harry Holcombe was 58 in Harlow as 'Minister'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 11 1906 –
Died: Tue, Sep 15 1987
Portrait of Cliff NortonCliff Norton. Cliff Norton was 47 in Harlow as 'Billy'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 21 1918 –
Died: Sat, Jan 25 2003
Portrait of Sonny ListonSonny Liston. Sonny Liston was >> in Harlow as 'First Fighter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James DobsonJames Dobson. James Dobson was 44 in Harlow as 'Counterman'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 02 1920 –
Died: Sun, Dec 06 1987
Portrait of Paulle ClarkPaulle Clark. Paulle Clark was >> in Harlow as 'Waitress'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Alex SegalAlex Segal. Alex Segal was 49 in Harlow as 'Director'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 01 1915 –
Died: Mon, Aug 22 1977
Portrait of Jim KilgoreJim Kilgore. Jim Kilgore was >> in Harlow as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregg PetersGregg Peters. Gregg Peters was >> in Harlow as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny WilsonJohnny Wilson. Johnny Wilson was >> in Harlow as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim FordJim Ford. Jim Ford was >> in Harlow as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karl TunbergKarl Tunberg. Karl Tunberg was 56 in Harlow as 'Writer'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 11 1909 –
Died: Fri, Apr 03 1992
Portrait of Lee SavinLee Savin. Lee Savin was >> in Harlow as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank RayFrank Ray. Frank Ray was >> in Harlow as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brandon ChaseBrandon Chase. Brandon Chase was >> in Harlow as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leo H. ShreveLeo H. Shreve. Leo H. Shreve was 52 in Harlow as 'Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 16 1912 –
Died: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Portrait of Bill HeathBill Heath. Bill Heath was >> in Harlow as 'Supervising Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed ForsythEd Forsyth. Ed Forsyth was >> in Harlow as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nelson RiddleNelson Riddle. Nelson Riddle was 43 in Harlow as 'Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Conductor'
Birthday: Wed, Jun 01 1921 –
Died: Sun, Oct 06 1985
Portrait of Al HamAl Ham. Al Ham was >> in Harlow as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth L. WestcottKenneth L. Westcott. Kenneth L. Westcott was >> in Harlow as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael WestmoreMichael Westmore. Michael Westmore was 27 in Harlow as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 22 1938
Portrait of Alan BergmanAlan Bergman. Alan Bergman was 39 in Harlow as 'Lyricist'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 11 1925 –
Died: Thu, Jul 17 2025
Portrait of Nolan MillerNolan Miller. Nolan Miller was >> in Harlow as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marilyn BergmanMarilyn Bergman. Marilyn Bergman was 36 in Harlow as 'Lyricist'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 10 1928 –
Died: Sat, Jan 08 2022
Portrait of Glen GlennGlen Glenn. Glen Glenn would have been no older than 52 in Harlow as 'Sound'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 25 1907 –
Died: Sun, Aug 21 1960
Portrait of Marvin PaigeMarvin Paige. Marvin Paige was >> in Harlow as 'Casting Consultant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Duncan CramerDuncan Cramer. Duncan Cramer was 63 in Harlow as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 22 1901 –
Died: Thu, Feb 14 1980
Portrait of Edward K. DoddsEdward K. Dodds. Edward K. Dodds was 42 in Harlow as 'Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 10 1922 –
Died: Wed, Apr 24 1991
Portrait of Mary WestmorelandMary Westmoreland. Mary Westmoreland was >> in Harlow as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry GordonHarry Gordon. Harry Gordon was >> in Harlow as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack A. FinlayJack A. Finlay. Jack A. Finlay was >> in Harlow as 'Sound Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nannette EilandNannette Eiland. Nannette Eiland was >> in Harlow as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday