May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Jean harlow, the effervescent mgm starlet of the 1930s was known as both platinum doll and platinum blonde. Jun 08, 2016 jean harlow, the film actress, whose death at the age of 26 is reported from hollywood, was born in chicago. 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. March 3, 1911 june 7, 1937 was an american film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. 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. Redheaded woman 1932 reveals new jean harlow immortal. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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. Darrell rooney has one of the worlds most significant collections of jean harlow photographs and memorabilia. Bombshell is a 1933 american precode romantic comedydrama film directed by victor fleming starring jean harlow, lee tracy, frank morgan, c. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn, page 151, 162. Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film. The life and death of jean harlow 2 by stenn, david isbn. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Widely praised for their sensitivity and depth of research, both books are considered definitive works on their subjects. 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. The life and death of jean harlow 1993, both edited by jacqueline onassis at doubleday. 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 book transcends most film biographies because of the exhaustive study of.
Bombshell was named a new york times notable book of the year, and clara. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Stenn did his research many friends and acquaintances of jean harlow s were still with us and lucid enough to provide good information about the life and career of harlow. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 1993 0901 david stenn on. David stenn has written a scrupulous biography of jean harlow. The tragic life and death of jean harlow, hollywoods original blonde bombshell. Jean harlow jean harlow born harlean harlow carpenter. Bombshell by stenn, david and a great selection of related books. Two years later, she starred in the metrogoldwynmayer film bombshell 1933.
The bombshell life and mysterious death of jean harlow. 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. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies and silence. She managed to secure the leading part in howard hughess talking version of the film.
Often nicknamed the blonde bombshell and the platinum blonde, she was. The life and death of jean harlow lightning bug press, 2000 mgm stories, new episodes jean harlow, bombshell, side boob, howard hughes, paul bern, william powell, clark cable, red dust, platinum blonde, mgm, mgm stories, irving thalberg, louis b mayer october 10, 2019. David stenn is an american television writerproducer, biographer, and film preservationist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the blurbs on posters was lovely, luscious, exotic jean harlow as the blonde bombshell of filmdom. The first woman to be known as a bombshell was jean harlow, who was nicknamed the blonde bombshell for her film platinum blonde 1931. Sudden death of film star jean harlow archive film the. Jean harlow, american actress who was the original blonde bombshell. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 1993 0901. Despite harlow s blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Bombshells, a play by australian playwright joanna murraysmith. Bombshell is the film that really introduced jean harlow as a gifted comedienne. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. 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. They are probably the two best biographies that i have had the pleasure of reading. I have looked everywhere for this book with no luck example, half price books i really wish that. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The following is a portion of their story on the legendary blond bombshell jean harlow, whose star.
Harlow was the first to carry the now nearly hackneyed title of blonde bombshell. Known initially for her striking beauty and forthright sexuality, harlow developed considerably as an actress, but she died prematurely at the height of her career. 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. Bombshell, an historical biography about the life of barbara goette. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Bombshell by stenn, david and a great selection of. The life and death of jean harlow by david stenn 2000 0803 on.
When it comes to writing golden age hollywood biographies, the pen is deadlier than the sword justine turner is a worldfamous biographer of hollywood stars. Eve golden tries to portray her life objectively, offering insights and her own commentary and critiques of harlows electric life and career. In real life, harlows personal maid was also one of her few close confidants. The two starlets untimely and controversial deaths were as similar as their successes in life. Jean harlow, the film actress, whose death at the age of 26 is reported from hollywood, was born in chicago. Bombshell, 2016 video game by interceptor entertainment and 3d realms. 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 jean harlow bombshell a classic star biography mystery. Sep 19, 2017 sadly, marilyn did follow in her favorite actresss footsteps, and not just in terms of fame. Jean harlow died young, bedridden, and losing her hair. Ricerca ciao scegli il tuo indirizzo scegli il tuo indirizzo. Aug 23, 2015 this video details the death of actress jean harlow. 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. The life and death of nicholas ii edvard radzinsky, in the russian style and bombshell. Stenns narrative of harlows own death is levelheaded. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
David stenns biography is an interesting piece of work. 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 legends of jean harlow is an interesting biography of the legendary star from that bygone era of hollywood. Css bombshell, american civil war army transport ship. 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. This book is very easy to read and chronicles a short life which was probably as interesting as any character jean harlow. Jean harlow 19111937 reigned as hollywoods original platinum blonde sex. Jean harlow was an american film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. A sensitive heart beat underneath the churlish exterior, however, and sanders took his own life several years after the book s publication. Harlow was only on the screen from 1928 to 1937, before her death at the.
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. 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. The life and death of jean harlow, a book by david stenn. Stenn did his research many friends and acquaintances of jean harlows were still with us and lucid enough to provide good information about the life and career of harlow. The film has been said to be based on harlows own life or that of 1920s it girl clara bow. 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. Publication date 1993 topics harlow, jean, 19111937, motion picture actors and actresses publisher new york. Life imitates art for jean harlow in bombshell 1933. A hollywood insider, rooney is an animator and director best known for his annie awardwinning direction of the lion king 2. The jean harlow bombshell a classic star biography. David stenns book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. David stenn s book is an excellent written book about the life and the tragic death of harlow. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. Despite harlows blinding fame, the events of her life have been obscured by a fiftyyear haze of secrets, lies, and silence.
Much better books, better researched, they refute a lot of the twaddle that was made up by mgm at the. Yes, she was very stylish and i enjoyed these books that she edited. Sadly, marilyn did follow in her favorite actresss footsteps, and not just in terms of fame. The rapidfire dialogue was perfectly suited to her rather common, midwest accent, and harlow fires off the lines like a machine gun. Clara bow by david stenn my autobiography by charlie chaplin me by katharine hepburn falling. Celebrities stars you must remember this is a podcast that features stories about old hollywood. 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 jean harlow bombshell a classic star biography mystery 1 mollie cox bryan on. 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. David stenn, in a meticulously researched biography, details with sensitivity the brief, poignant life of depressionera film superstar, jean harlow.