
Loosely based biography of 1930s star Jean Harlow as she begins her climb to stardom. 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 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 "Platinum Blonde."
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Carol Lynley
Jean Harlow

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
William Mansfield

Barry Sullivan
Marino Bello

Ginger Rogers
Mama Jean

Hurd Hatfield
Paul Bern

Lloyd Bochner
Marc Peters

Hermione Baddeley
Marie Dressler

Jack Kruschen
L.B. Mayer

Audrey Totter
Marilyn

John Williams
Jonathan Martin

Audrey Christie
Thelma

Michael Dante
Ed

Celia Lovsky
Marie Ouspenskaya

Robert Strauss
Hank

John J. Fox
Oliver Hardy

Jim Plunkett
Stan Laurel

Buddy Lewis
Al Jolson

Frank J. Scannell
Doctor

Fred Klein
Fred Klein

Danny Francis
Manager of Casino

Maureen Gaffney
Miss Larsen

Harry Holcombe
Minister

Cliff Norton
Billy

Sonny Liston
First Fighter

James Dobson
Counterman

Paulle Clark
Waitress