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Nov 13, 2009 · Harlow was engaged to marry the actor William Powell, her co-star in Reckless (1935) and Libeled Lady (1936), when she suddenly became seriously ill in late May 1937.
Feb 5, 2019 · Spencer Tracy (left), Jean Harlow and William Powell in a scene from the 1936 film, "Libeled Lady." Harlow and Powell were dating at the time of her death. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive.
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- Old Hollywood Film Studios Carefully Curated Each Actor’S Image
- MGM Thought Marriage Would Distract from Jean Harlow’s Sex Appeal
- William Powell Was at Jean Harlowe’s Bedside When She Died
Actors from around the country flocked to the glitz and glamour of Hollywoodwith hopes of a studio discovering them. The entertainers who did become stars seemed to have it all. In actuality, that was the furthest from the truth. They were forced to sign long-term contracts, not allowed to refuse roles, and were obligated to work only with the stud...
Harlow often played the “bad girl” in ’30s films such as Red Dust, Wife vs. Secretary, and Dinner at Eight. The Platinum Blonde bombshell starred in six movies alongside leading man Clark Gable, adding to her audience appeal. Harlow was a significant sex symbol in Hollywood. The studio system did everything in its power to market that image. When s...
In 1937, at the age of 26, Harlow died unexpectedly from cerebral swelling brought on by advanced kidney failure. According to The Guardian, Powell was at her bedside with her mother when she died at the Good Samaritan Hospital. At the time, it was said, “William Powell had been Miss Harlow’s constant companion at social events in recent months, an...
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Jean Harlow. Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema. [1] Often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum ...
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William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career. Under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the Thin Man series based on the Nick and Nora Charles characters created by Dashiell Hammett .
William Powell and Jean Harlow: With Jean Harlow, William Powell. Two of the biggest stars of their era, William Powell and Jean Harlow ascended through the ranks of the Hollywood hierarchy and became two of the most iconic faces in their own right.
