DRAMA . 1965 . 1h 49m . 3.8/10

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"The Picture The World Has Been Waiting To See!"

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."

Starring Carol Lynley, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Barry Sullivan
3.8/10
Rating
1h 49m
Runtime
1965
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Picture The World Has Been Waiting To See!

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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Cast
Carol Lynley stars as Jean Harlow in Harlow.
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Year context
Harlow was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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 st...
Harlow is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

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Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
3.8/10 (5 votes)

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What is Harlow about?
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."
How long is Harlow?
Harlow has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Harlow?
The cast of Harlow includes Carol Lynley, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Barry Sullivan, Ginger Rogers, Hurd Hatfield.
What is the rating of Harlow?
Harlow has a rating of 3.8 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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