Harlow (1965) DVD-R

Starring Carol Lynley, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Ginger Rogers, Barry Sullivan, Hurd Hatfield,
Audrey Totter
Directed by Alex Segal

Print: black/white
Runtime: 109 min.
Genre: drama
Print Quality: B

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 (John Williams) for the lead in Howard Hughes's "Hell's
Angels." She is an instantaneous sensation, and in a series of films devoted more to her
body than her talent, she becomes Hollywood's "Platanum Blonde." Filmed in
"Electronovision" (staged as a live TV show, and recorded as a kine-scope). Many notable
performers in supporting roles including Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Barry Sullivan, Hurd Hatfield,
Lloyd Bochner, Hermione Baddeley, Audrey Totter, Michael Dante, Jack Kruschen and
Ginger Rogers (who replaced Judy Garland) as Harlow's Mama Jean.