Harlow
Seen it?1965 | 125 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Set in sun-baked Los Angeles.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas
- Carroll BakerJean Harlow
- Red ButtonsArthur Landau
- Raf ValloneMarino Bello
- Angela LansburyMama Jean Bello
- Peter LawfordPaul Bern
- Mike ConnorsJack Harrison
- Martin BalsamEverett Redman
- Leslie NielsenRichard Manley
- Mary MurphySally Doane
- Hanna LandyBeatrice Landau