[82] Friend and co-star Una Merkel noticed Harlow's on-set weight gain, gray pallor and fatigue. In 1908, Skip Harlow arranged his daughter's marriage to Mont Clair Carpenter. [80] She also appeared on the May 3 cover of Life magazine in photographs by Martin Munkcsi. Harlean appeared in her first film, Honor Bound (1928), as an unbilled "extra" for $7 a day and a box lunch, common pay for such work. [119] Both were poorly received, and did not perform well at the box office. [109][110], Legendary blues musician Lead Belly wrote the song "Jean Harlow" while in prison upon hearing about her death. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There is a problem with your email/password. She was married twice. This is one of a set of pictures showing Hollywood figures and their mothers, with whom they are seen frequently in the film capital. [67][68][69][70] She then filmed W.S. In 1932, she starred in the comedy Red-Headed Woman for which she received $1,250 a week. Her first feature film "Hell's Angels" drew an estimated crowd of 50,000 people at Grauman's Hollywood Theatre during its Premier. One of the letters was written a few months before Bern and Harlows wedding. After a short courtship, they married in July 1932. WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. In 2006, a number of celebrities, including Michael Jackson, paid their respects to James Brown at his funeral. Death. In the doctor's press releases, the cause of death was given as cerebral edema, a complication of kidney failure. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. WebOn the day after her death, studio executives requested a moment of silence in Harlow's honor. It's also been said that she had some bouts with binge drinking. [47], When mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel came to Hollywood to expand casino operations, Harlow became the informal godmother of Siegel's eldest daughter, Millicent, when the family lived in Beverly Hills. ", Mama Jean said of her daughter in interviews. Harlow was first signed by business magnate Howard Hughes, who directed her first major role in Hell's Angels (1930). WebOn the day after her death, studio executives requested a moment of silence in Harlow's honor. to marry a young businessman named Charles McGrew, who was 23. Burial. Many of these celebrities probably wanted the many fans who loved them to be able to say farewell. Resend Activation Email. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Miss Harlow was working with Clark Gable on a film about horse-racing entitled Saratoga when she was taken ill. Two of the recent films in which she starred were Libelled Lady, with William Powell, and China Seas, with Clark Gable and Wallace Beery. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [86][89], Dr. Leland Chapman, a colleague of Fishbaugh, was called in to give a second opinion on Harlow's condition. wound up in Los Angeles where she found work as an extra and bit player while driving through the hills of Monaco, Marvin Gaye's career was cut short when he was shot, Bruce Lee Stories That Show How Man Became Legend, Long Before He Started Acting, Samuel L. 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It may seem ironic, but whether youre saying good bye to a celebrity or to a member of your own family, being present for the funeral is one of the best ways to begin the healing process through mourning. Even though the successes of these films ranged from moderate to hit, Harlow's acting ability was mocked by critics. Actress Jean Harlow in a scene from "Personal Property," a 1937 romantic comedy with Robert Taylor. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. After Bern's death, the studio did not want another scandal and defused the situation by arranging a marriage between Harlow and cinematographer Harold Rosson. Plot. [95] From the onset of her illness, Harlow had been attended by a doctor while she was resting at home. Age: Dec. at 29 (1923-1953) Birthplace: Mount Olive, Alabama, United States of America More Hank Williams #154 of 542 on The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time #51 of 221 on The Greatest Rock Songwriters Of All Time #225 of [36] Hughes sent her on a brief publicity tour in order to bolster her career, but this was not a success as Harlow dreaded making personal appearances. The last recorded picture of Hollywood starlet Jean Harlow, taken on June 6th 1937 on the movie set of Saratoga - one day before her death from kidney failure and cerebral edema at the age of 26. comments sorted Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. Email her: katie.dowd@sfgate.com. Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. I was always under the impression that Dorothy was his wife. As for Millette, she didnt fake her own death. Harlow's movies continued to make huge profits at the box office even during the middle of the Depression. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [105] The film was released on July 23, 1937, less than two months after Harlow's death, and was a hit with audiences,[106][107] grossing $3.3 million in worldwide rentals[108] and becoming MGM's most successful film of the year, as well as the highest-grossing film of her career. Try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Police discovered a note In May 1937 she was the very first motion picture actress to grace the cover of "Life" magazine. Despite critical disparagement and poor roles, Harlow's popularity and following were large and growing, and in February 1932, the tour was extended by six weeks. [29][30] During filming, Harlow met MGM executive Paul Bern. WebSee full size photos in the Jean Harlow Grave Photo Gallery The radio announcement of Jean Harlows death: Jean Harlow is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA The Great Mausoleum. Age: Dec. at 29 (1923-1953) Birthplace: Mount Olive, Alabama, United States of America More Hank Williams #154 of 542 on The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time #51 of 221 on The Greatest Rock Songwriters Of All Time #225 of Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. WebPhotograph caption dated September 9, 1932 reads "Photo shows Jean Harlow weeping today at the funeral of her husband, Paul Bern. Less than week after the diagnosis, Harlow slipped into a coma and died. That Jean Harlow sure was a good kisser. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. Hell's Angels made Harlow an international star. According to Country Living, her heart briefly stopped beating during the procedure. The couple left Chicago and moved to Los Angeles, settling into a home in Beverly Hills, where Harlow thrived as a wealthy socialite. Harlow was consistently voted one of the strongest box office draws in the United States from 1933 onward, often outranking her female colleagues at MGM in audience popularity polls. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Her gravestone, etched with flowers, reads: Dorothy Millette Bern. WebJean Harlow. The truth, though we will never know for sure, is likely much more mundane although just as tragic. [5], Her father, Mont Clair Carpenter (18771974), son of Abraham L. Carpenter and Dianna (ne Beal), was a dentist who attended dental school in Kansas City. [88] When she did not return to set, a concerned Gable visited her and later remarked that she was severely bloated and that he smelled urine on her breath when he kissed herboth signs of kidney failure. Jackson was just one of the thousands who gathered around Brown's. Harlow was dying of kidney failure. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [31] The New Yorker called her performance "plain awful",[32] though Variety magazine conceded, "It doesn't matter what degree of talent she possesses nobody ever starved possessing what she's got. [41][42] Though Harlow denied her hair was bleached,[43] the platinum blonde color was reportedly achieved with a weekly application of ammonia, Clorox bleach, and Lux soap flakes. Jean Harlow was the original blonde bombshell. In Beverly Hills, police at the home of Jean Harlow were also wondering where they could find Dorothy Millette. Police discovered a note Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. She catapulted to stardom after appearing in Howard Hughess Hells Angels. She appeared in forty-one movies, was voted to the American Film Institute's list of the greatest actresses of the Golden Age, and became the first movie actress to appear on the cover of Life Magazine. Suzy (1936), in which she played the title role, gave her top billing over four time co-star Tone and Cary Grant. During a move to Los Angeles, she quickly found work as an extra and worked bit parts in films, taking the maiden name of her mother, Jean Harlow. [99], One MGM writer later said, "The day Baby diedthere wasn't one sound in the commissary for three hours. [97], Harlow suffered from scarlet fever when she was 15, and speculation that she suffered a poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis following the incident, which may have caused high blood pressure and ultimately kidney failure, has been suggested. Marvin Gaye's career was cut short when he was shot by his own father on April 1, 1984. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Her mother was a constant presence in her life. His death threatened to halt production of the film, and MGM chief Louis B. Mayer had even contacted Tallulah Bankhead to replace Harlow if she were unable to continue, a step that proved to be unnecessary. She catapulted to stardom after appearing in Howard Hughess Hells Angels. [98] Her death certificate lists the cause of death as "acute respiratory infection", "acute nephritis", and "uremia". It was Harlow's final completed motion picture appearance. Since her star had risen at MGM, studio head Louis B. Mayer arranged a lavish, Hollywood-style funeral. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. First to Paul Bern, the film director, and later to Harold Rosson, a Hollywood camera-man. Rumors started that a mystery woman was seen with Bern the day before his suicide. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She died of uremic poisoning at age 26. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. MGM fixers hinted Bern may have been biologically unfitted for marriage, a sordid rumor that cast blame away from Harlow and painted Bern as weak and unworthy of the siren. She married her first husband on January 18, 1927, at age 15 and was divorced a few years later. He convinced MGM to sign Harlow and, more importantly to Harlow, he believed she could be a serious actor, not just eye candy. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Jackson was just one of the thousands who gathered around Brown's 24-karat gold coffin. [8] Harlean was always very close to her mother, who was extremely protective. The swelling was caused by the uremic poisoning that happened when her kidneys were no longer functioning, sending the waste that's normally filtered through the kidneys and Though she was popular with audiences, the critics were less than enthusiastic. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In lieu of a final message, fans and loved ones can take a moment to look at or pay their respects to the body. [25][23] Harlow and her husband divorced in 1929.[26]. "She was a lovely person in so many ways. Bern had met Millette in Toronto, when both were working as actors in a theater company. In the week since Millette disappeared from the Delta King, the press had taken to calling her the ghost wife. Many speculated she had faked her death. Failed to report flower. [115] Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM, had prevented the book from being sold by putting an injunction on it using a clause in Harlow's contract: her services as an artist can't be used without MGM's permission. When the riverboat docked in the morning, Millette didnt disembark. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. WebSee full size photos in the Jean Harlow Grave Photo Gallery The radio announcement of Jean Harlows death: Jean Harlow is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA The Great Mausoleum. Burial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Harlean was called "The Baby", a nickname to which she was accustomed and which endured for the rest of her life. At the inquest, Bern's personal doctor, Howard P. Jones, said he knew "exactly" what was at the root of his friend's suicidal ideations. In late 1929, Harlow was spotted by Ben Lyon, an actor filming Howard Hughes' Hell's Angels;[27] another account gives Angels head cameraman Arthur Landau as the man that spotted and suggested her to Hughes. The last recorded picture of Hollywood starlet Jean Harlow, taken on June 6th 1937 on the movie set of Saratoga - one day before her death from kidney failure and cerebral edema at the age of 26. comments sorted "[56], She next starred in Red Dust, her second film with Clark Gable. Millette did not accompany him. They wrote each other often. By Taysha Murtaugh Published: Sep 19, 2017 Save Article [122], In 2004, Gwen Stefani briefly appeared as Harlow at the red carpet premiere for Hell's Angels in Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator.[123]. Harlow kept silent, survived the ordeal, and became more popular than ever. WebJean Harlow shocks Clark Gable and Mary Astor in the 1932 pre-code drama Red Dust ~ You can see more @ https://www.classicactresses.org/ Show more Watch on YouTube Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. [78][79] The trip was physically taxing for Harlow, and she contracted influenza. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His death threatened to halt production of the film, and MGM chief Louis B. Mayer had even contacted Tallulah Bankhead to replace Harlow if she were unable to continue, a step that proved to be unnecessary. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. [45] Many female fans began dyeing their hair to match hers and Hughes' team organized a series of "Platinum Blonde" clubs across the nation offering a prize of $10,000 to any beautician who could match Harlow's shade. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, (September 18, 1933 - March 14, 1936) (divorced), (July 2, 1932 - September 5, 1932) (his death), (September 27, 1927 - January 29, 1931) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Miss Harlow was a figure of tragedy in black, her platinum blonde hair falling from beneath her black hat and veil. Officially, Jean Harlow (born Harlean Carpenter) is said to have died from cerebral edema, or swelling on the brain, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [13], Harlean next attended the Ferry Hall School (now Lake Forest Academy) in Lake Forest, Illinois. It was the first film in which she "resembles something of an actress", portraying a woman who is successful at being amoral in a film that does not moralize or punish the character for her behavior. This transformation proved difficult; once, Harlow was heard muttering, "My God, must I always wear a low-cut dress to be important? Her name was given to a cocktail, the "Jean Harlow", which is equal parts light rum and sweet vermouth. Her Career as a Film StarJean Harlow, the film actress, whose death at the age of 26 is reported from Hollywood, was born in Chicago. She didnt seem to notice him. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mr. William Powell, the actor, was with Miss Harlows mother at the bedside. William Powell: The Life and Films (2006) - Roger Bryant - p.116, The leading men of MGM, Jane Ellen Wayne, ditions First Carroll and Graf editions 2005, page 209, An affair to Remember-the remarkable love story of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, Christopher Andersen, ditions William Morrow and Co 1997, page 85-86, Jean Harlow at Franklin D. 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It seemed Harlow wasnt his only spouse. [115] After her death, Landau writes, her mother sold the film rights to MGM, though no film was made. She recovered in time to attend the Academy Awards ceremony with William Powell. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. She died of uremic poisoning at age 26. She had lost her husband and her financial support.There is no sexy noir mystery about the despair she must have felt. Men like me because I don't wear a brassiere. This is a carousel. [22][23], In March 1929, she parted with Hal Roach, who tore up her contract after Harlow told him, "It's breaking up my marriage, what can I do? She was the first of Hollywoods platinum blondes, and appeared in film after film as the tough, wise-cracking, tempestuous young woman as adventuress, film star, or actress, with a voice and character which were harsh but not hard. Here is Jean Harlow and her mother, also once an aspiring actor from whom Jean took her stage name. In her grief, she leans upon her stepfather, Marino Bello." The studio sent over its top fixers, who combed through the scene for two hours before police were summoned. Bern then began urging close friend Irving Thalberg, production head of MGM, to sign Harlow, noting her popularity and established image. In her grief, she leans upon her stepfather, Marino Bello." According to theU.S. National Library of Medicine, it wasn't until the 1940s that antibiotics were used to treat scarlet fever, which was such a serious infection that quarantine notifications were put on doors of the infected. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years, but she became one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, whose image in the public eye has endured. In it, Bern responded to Millettes plan to vacation in San Francisco. After the assassination ofDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his body was laid in an open casket in Atlanta on April 9, where over 1,000mourners came to pay their respects to the civil rights leader. Try again. [102] She was laid to rest in the pink negligee she'd worn in Saratoga and in her hands she had a white gardenia along with a note that Powell had written: "Goodnight, my dearest darling." Officially, Jean Harlow (born Harlean Carpenter) is said to have died from cerebral edema, or swelling on the brain, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Right before her death, it was evident she was nearing the end, and as TCM reveals, even on camera, her face appeared bloated and strange in Mrs. Jean Bello is shown being assisted into the Wee Kirk o' the Heather at Forest Lawn today for the funeral of her daughter. Afterwards the release of worldwide hit Libeled Lady (1936), in which she was top-billed over Powell, Loy, and Tracy, brought good reviews for Harlow's comedic performance. [9] Jean Carpenter was later known by "Mama Jean" when Harlean achieved star status as Jean Harlow. Harlow's popularity rivaled and then surpassed that of MGM's top leading ladies Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo and Norma Shearer. Letters found in Millettes handbag at the Plaza Hotel were on MGM stationary. A few days later, Rosalie Roy bet Harlean that she did not have the nerve to go in for an audition. Actress: Suzy. Paul Bern and Jean Harlow in a photo taken shortly after their 1932 marriage. Other well-remembered films include 'Dinner at Eight,' 'China Seas,' and 'Libeled Lady.' You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. It was initially thought she had the flu, but she presented other symptoms: bloating, vision loss, grey skin. 7 Jun 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Columbia Pictures' first cast Harlow in a Frank Capra film with Loretta Young, originally titled Gallagher for Young's lead character but renamed Platinum Blonde to capitalize on Hughes' publicity of Harlow's "platinum" hair color. landing a bit part in. The tangled tale of Jean Harlow, her dead husband and a woman found drowned in Sacramento, Here's where to stream the Oscar-nominated movies. [12], With their finances dwindling, Jean and Harlean moved back to Kansas City after Skip Harlow issued an ultimatum that he would disinherit his daughter if they did not return. This marriage, her third, ended in divorce 12 months later. She was also said to have appeared larger, as her body held onto water weight. The swelling was caused by the uremic poisoning that happened when her kidneys were no longer functioning, sending the waste that's normally filtered through the kidneys and cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Harlow officially joined the studio on April 20, 1932. [94], For years, rumors circulated about Harlow's death. Then, something went wrong. [66] The two co-starred in her next film Reckless (1935), her first movie musical; her voice was dubbed with that of skilled vocalist Virginia Verrill. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "[100] Frequent costar Spencer Tracy wrote in his diary, "Jean Harlow died. Bern had not mentioned her for years.. Rosson and Harlow were friends, and Rosson went along with the plan. Van Dyke's comedy Personal Property (1937), co-starring Robert Taylor. Car belonging to missing man found in California river, 5 farmhouses to book for an agritourism getaway, Why every Californian needs an air quality monitor. After her third marriage ended in 1934, Harlow met William Powell, another MGM star, and quickly fell in love. [14], During Harlows freshman year at the school, she was paired with a "big sister" from the senior class who introduced her to 19-year-old Charles "Chuck" Fremont McGrew III, an heir to a large fortune. A huge banquet followed the service, and, while a band played, mourners reminisced and remembered Jean Harlow. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. After initial reluctance Thalberg agreed, and on March 3, 1932, Harlow's 21st birthday, Bern called her with the news that MGM had purchased her contract from Hughes for $30,000. The cause of death was uraemic poisoning, which spread to the brain. She suffered from scarlet fever at 15 which probably led to the kidney disease which took her life at the young age of 26. To the surprise of many, especially Harlow herself, she packed every theater in which she appeared, often appearing in a single venue for several nights. Powell also summoned a doctor. [71], In January 1937, Harlow and Robert Taylor traveled to Washington, D.C., to take part in fundraising activities associated with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday, for the organization later known as the March of Dimes. WebJean Harlow. Try again later. We have set your language to Where are all those tech workers going? WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Marilyn Monroe was given a role for Harlow in 1953, but she declined it, feeling it was under-developed. Hell's Angels premiered in Hollywood at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 27, 1930, and became the highest-grossing film of that year, besting even Greta Garbo's talkie debut in Anna Christie. Harlow was dying of kidney failure. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Initially, Harlow was suspected of killing Bern,[59] but his death was officially ruled a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Try again later. During her final days, her breath reportedly had an odor, as she was reportedly no longer able to urinate, according to The Atlantic. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. [120], In 1978, Lindsay Bloom portrayed her in Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell. 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