Harlow

Harlow

Harlow stood for only one thing - as no woman ever has - before or since!

1965 · 125 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

Jean Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother and stepfather. Kindhearted agent Arthur Landau becomes Jean's mentor, while a devious Howard Hughes-like mogul grows infatuated with the beautiful young actress. Harlow herself falls for producer Paul Bern before tragedy strikes.

Directed by Gordon Douglas · Written by John Michael Hayes

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