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"Bombshell," or Harlow Can You Go?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jul 30, 2012
We know what -- and who -- "Bombshell" (1933) is about from the get-go:
Burns is the name, Lola Burns, and any resemblance to Jean Harlow is purely intentional. She's platinum blonde, she's an international sex symbol and she's the star of "Red Dust." She lives in a gorgeous Hollywood mansion read more
The Films of Jean Harlow: Bombshell (1933)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Mar 6, 2012
Today’s film, the Victor Fleming directed Bombshell…is weird. It’s listed as a screwball comedy and while it’s comedic I never fully understood who I was meant to be laughing at. The whole film is a cruel joke on Harlow’s character as she tries to find meaning in her read more
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Jan 31, 2012
Jean Harlow epitomizes the essence of old Hollywood glamour and stardom. Although she died young, she has an immortal presence that has lasted for over 70 years. Perhaps it’s because we never saw her grow old. Her youthfulness, beauty, and sexuality are all perfectly preserved as if she were read more
The feminist bombshell
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Nov 4, 2011
During her lifetime, Carole Lombard frequently spoke of herself as a feminist, and about women's ability to thrive economically and not be a slave to marriage (http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/157005.html). Her views are one of the many things that keep Carole "modern," still having something to read more
Haiku: Bombshell (1933)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 12, 2011
There's no one to trust
He wants to run through her hair
This business is nuts
Image Source read more
Pre- Code: Bombshell(1933).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 22, 2011
Bombshell(1933). Directed by Victor Fleming. Cast: Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, Frank Morgan, C. Aubrey Smith, Mary Forbes and Franchot Tone.
The story begins, when movie star Lola Burns, wakes up to face the day with the demands of her eccentric family, her maid and her studio's publicity department. read more
Bombshell (1933)
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Mar 6, 2011
It isn’t easy being a silver screen sensation! Lola Burns (Jean Harlow) sure knows how hard it can be, she can’t go anywhere without someone wanting something from her. She gets up in the morning and realizes that her fleet of cars is being used by everyone but her. Then there’ read more
Jean Harlow the “Blonde Bombshell” — A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Mar 4, 2011
Jean Harlow (March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. Known as the “Platinum Blonde” and the “Blonde Bombshell” due to her platinum blonde hair, Harlow was ranked as one of the greatest movie stars of all time by the American F read more
Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Bombshell
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Feb 10, 2011
Carmen Miranda, nicknamed the “Brazilian Bombshell”, was a Portuguese born Brazilian samba singer, Broadway actress, and Hollywood film star very popular in the 1940′s and 50′s. She was born Feb, 9, 1909 in Portugal and moved with her family to Rio de Janero, Brazil when s read more