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Harlow

1965

2 hr. 5 min.

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In this fictionalized biopic inspired by the brief life of the 1930s screen siren Jean Harlow (Carroll Baker), Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother (Angela Lansbury) and stepfather (Raf Vallone). Kindhearted agent Arthur Landau (Red Buttons) becomes Jean's mentor, while a devious Howard Hughes-like mogul (Leslie Nielsen) grows infatuated with the beautiful young actress. Harlow herself falls for producer Paul Bern (Peter Lawford) before tragedy strikes.

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Totally inaccurate, badly acted, badly scripted, campy, salacious & trashy. And those are it's good points. Avoid.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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steve d

Frustratingly shallow.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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I don't quite understand why this movie based on the life of Jean Harlow, starring Carroll Baker, Martin Balsam, & Angela Lansbury should be in this "Camp Harlow?" I was hooked on this movie simply named "Harlow" in 1965, at the age of 12 because it fascinated me! It still does, sure it's not factual, but it at least comes close to bringing to life the story of a tragic young actress (Jean Harlow). The actual names involved were changed , as well as Harlow's movies or the studio would be sued! I also wonder why the poster of the other Harlow movie that was put out 2 months later (or before?!) is the centerpiece here? Anyway in the final analysis "Harlow with Carroll Baker is rated by top notch critics as "Good Viewing, and entertaining with 2.5 - 3 stars! I love it, hope you will as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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this movie was so bad and it was inaccurate!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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The "Movie Info" for this movie is totally incorrect. This movie is about Jean Harlow, not a girl and a horse.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Sorry adaptaion of Harlow's life that has her like she's a nympho who even tried bedding her own stepfather! Look, right is right, but that's just dead wrong!! tell the right story about this woman if you must because this sure isn't.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Gordon Douglas

Director

Carroll Baker

Jean Harlow

Martin Balsam

Everett Redman

Red Buttons

Arthur Landau

Mike Connors

Jack Harrison

Angela Lansbury

Mama Jean Bello

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Synopsis

In this fictionalized biopic inspired by the brief life of the 1930s screen siren Jean Harlow (Carroll Baker), Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother (Angela Lansbury) and stepfather (Raf Vallone). Kindhearted agent Arthur Landau (Red Buttons) becomes Jean's mentor, while a devious Howard Hughes-like mogul (Leslie Nielsen) grows infatuated with the beautiful young actress. Harlow herself falls for producer Paul Bern (Peter Lawford) before tragedy strikes.

Director: Gordon Douglas
Genre: Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012

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