[78][79] The trip was physically taxing for Harlow, and she contracted influenza. The doctor was not aware that Harlow had been ill during the previous year with a severe sunburn and influenza. When the riverboat docked in the morning, Millette didnt disembark. Jean was only 26 years-old when Harlow was certainly no stranger to illness. Less than week after the diagnosis, Harlow slipped into a coma and died. 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 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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[13], Harlean next attended the Ferry Hall School (now Lake Forest Academy) in Lake Forest, Illinois. WebJean Harlow, motion picture actress, photographed on April 6th after calling on President Hoover at the White House. WebJean Harlow. After a short courtship, they married in July 1932. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jean Harlow (449)? Bern then began urging close friend Irving Thalberg, production head of MGM, to sign Harlow, noting her popularity and established image. I was not a born actress. 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. His first wife, the woman he was still married to, was Dorothy Millette. 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. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. She then starred in Riffraff (1936) a financial disappointment that co-starred Spencer Tracy and Una Merkel. 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. 7 Jun 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. 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. Grand girl. She died of uremic poisoning at age 26. The first film was released by Magna Corporation in May 1965, and starred Carol Lynley. [25][23] Harlow and her husband divorced in 1929.[26]. In her later films Wife versus Secretary, Libelled Lady, and Possessed, she showed that she was equal to the best women stars in Hollywood as an actress and ahead of most of them in vitality. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. However, some may do it as a way to say good bye to fans, while others may have wanted to make a final statement, even after theyd passed. [11] Harlean was enrolled at the Hollywood School for Girls, where she met Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joel McCrea, and Irene Mayer Selznick, but dropped out at the age of 14, in the spring of 1925. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. WebPhotograph caption dated September 9, 1932 reads "Photo shows Jean Harlow weeping today at the funeral of her husband, Paul Bern. The relationship ended when he reportedly referred to her in derogatory and vulgar terms when speaking to other associated crime figures, as revealed in secret surveillance recordings.[38][39][40]. [121], In August 1993, Sharon Stone hosted a documentary about Harlow titled Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell, which aired on Turner Classic Movies. Her symptomsfatigue, nausea, fluid retention and abdominal paindid not seem very serious to the studio doctor, who believed that she was suffering from cholecystitis and influenza. She didnt seem to notice him. Katie Dowd is a senior digital editor with SFGATE. Oops, we were unable to send the email. If you do go, Bern wrote, I hope that it will be a happy change., He signed it: My love and best wishes always.. After dying from a mixture of alcohol and morphine, Hank Williams was laid to rest in Montgomery, Alabama, in front of over 2,000 mourners. Please enter your email and password to sign in. City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. Since her star had risen at MGM, studio head Louis B. Mayer arranged a lavish, Hollywood-style funeral. The original "blonde bombshell" had been hospitalized since May 29 withuremic poisoning, according to an archived newspaper clipping by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. [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. 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 Please reset your password. Powell also summoned a doctor. Jean Harlow was the original blonde bombshell. His body was shown inMontgomery, AL,where the famous photos of the country legend in his casket were taken. If I had any latent talent, I have had to work hard, listen carefully, do things over and over and then over again in order to bring it out. Reporters found Berns sister, who filled in the rest of the story. 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 In Beverly Hills, police at the home of Jean Harlow were also wondering where they could find Dorothy Millette. Her standard of acting was always high, and she had in the last two or three years shown that she could improve on it; critics who thought that she was no more than alternately a tornado or a doll were disillusioned. WebTwo months after marrying Jean Harlow, on September 5, Bern was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in their home on Easton Drive in Beverly Hills, California. "[100] Frequent costar Spencer Tracy wrote in his diary, "Jean Harlow died. 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 The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. While MGM went to work spinning the story to protect their star, police were seeking a paper trail. Harlows husband, MGM studio exec Paul Bern, was dead in the bathroom, a bullet in his head. The timeline alone seems to rule it out: Millette would have had to go to Beverly Hills, kill Bern in the wee hours of the morning and return to San Francisco before noon in order to be seen checking out of the Plaza Hotel. Paul Bern then arranged with Hughes to borrow her for MGM's The Beast of the City (1932), co-starring Walter Huston. While she was said to have appeared in better health on June 3, 1937, days later on June 6, she went into a coma, ultimately dying the following day. 7 Jun 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Hollywood legend claims that to a one, every MGM employee was so stunned with grief that not a single word was spoken all day in the studio's usually chat-filled commissary. 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 Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Since her star had risen at MGM, studio head Louis B. Mayer arranged a lavish, Hollywood-style funeral. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [95] From the onset of her illness, Harlow had been attended by a doctor while she was resting at home. Her platinum blonde hair and salacious curves catapulted her to fame in the 1930 Howard Hughes classic Hells Angels. Around that time, Harlow met Bern, a 40-year-old German film executive with MGM. Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [118] The second film was released in June 1965 by Paramount Pictures, and starred Carroll Baker. He convinced MGM to sign Harlow and, more importantly to Harlow, he believed she could be a serious actor, not just eye candy. She died at the age of 26 of kidney failure while filming Saratoga. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. WebPhotograph caption dated June 9, 1937 reads "In virtual collapse over the death of her 'baby,' whom the world knew and loved as Jean Harlow. After a series of critically failed films, and Hughes' loss of interest in her career, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer bought out Harlow's contract in 1932[3] and cast her in leading roles in a string of hits built on her comedic talent: Red-Headed Woman (1932), Red Dust (1932), Dinner at Eight (1933), Reckless (1935) and Suzy (1936). [16], In 1928, two months after the wedding, Chuck McGrew turned 21 and received part of his inheritance. There is a problem with your email/password. The Tragic Life and Death of Jean Harlow, Hollywood's Original Blonde Bombshell Eight decades after her untimely and controversial death, a look back at the rise and fall of one of the brightest stars of the silver screen. The Beverly Hills home of Paul Bern and Jean Harlow, with journalists waiting outside for further news after the body of Bern had been discovered by his butler. A few days later, Rosalie Roy bet Harlean that she did not have the nerve to go in for an audition. Almost two months later, Harlow recovered, and shooting began on April 22, 1937. Not owning a car herself, Rosalie asked Harlean to drive her to Fox Studios for an appointment. Harlow was dying of kidney failure. [83], On May 29, while Harlow filmed a scene in which her character had a fever, she was clearly sicker than her character and leaned against her co-star Gable between takes and said, "I feel terrible! His body was shown in Montgomery, AL, where the famous photos of the country legend in his casket were taken. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. MGM began trying to distinguish Harlow's public persona from her screen characters by putting out press releases that her childhood surname was not the common 'Carpenter' but the chic 'Carpentir', claiming that writer Edgar Allan Poe was one of her ancestors and publishing photographs of her doing charity work to change her image to that of an all-American woman. 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. No one ever expects a great lay to pay all the bills. WebTwo months after marrying Jean Harlow, on September 5, Bern was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in their home on Easton Drive in Beverly Hills, California. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Harlow number 22 on its greatest female screen legends of classical Hollywood cinema list.[2]. Jean was only 26 years-old when Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. WebPhotograph caption dated September 9, 1932 reads "Photo shows Jean Harlow weeping today at the funeral of her husband, Paul Bern. WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. As for Millette, she didnt fake her own death. She had lost her husband and her financial support.There is no sexy noir mystery about the despair she must have felt. The couple left Chicago and moved to Los Angeles, settling into a home in Beverly Hills, where Harlow thrived as a wealthy socialite. 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 The studio sent over its top fixers, who combed through the scene for two hours before police were summoned. Please try again later. A lawyer in New York confirmed Berns secret marriage. While waiting for Rosalie, Harlean was noticed and approached by Fox executives, whom she told she was not interested. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Benediction, Private Family Mausoleum Room #34, Crypt B. 2023 Getty Images. This account has been disabled. She was removed from her Beverly Hills home to hospital, where she died. Though she was popular with audiences, the critics were less than enthusiastic. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Less than week after the diagnosis, Harlow slipped into a coma and died. [18], After several calls from casting and a number of rejected job offers by Harlean, Mother Jean finally pressed her into accepting work at the studio. Today, strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics, but in 1926 when Harlow had the bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics to treat the illness was still a ways off. In lieu of a final message, fans and loved ones can take a moment to look at or pay their respects to the body. During the filming, Jean Harlow was involved with William Powell while Spencer Tracy was having an affair with Myrna Loy. She was underage at the time and grew resentful and unhappy in the marriage, but the Carpenters remained together living in a Kansas City house owned by her father.[7]. Actress: Suzy. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. 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. There have been many celebrity open casket funerals, though the reasoning for them is not always known. Her mother was reported to have instilled a sense in her daughter that she owed everything she had to her; "She was always all mine! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Jackson was just one of the thousands who gathered around Brown's. There was an error deleting this problem. This is a carousel. His body was shown in Montgomery, AL, where the famous photos of the country legend in his casket were taken. Uremic poisoning otherwise known as acute renal failure or acute kidney failure, according to History is a result of kidney damage or failure, per Healthline, and in Harlow's case, it was thought that she incurred kidney damage when she was 15 years old as a result of having scarlet fever, according to the official website of Jean Harlow. [53] The film is often noted as being one of the few films in which Harlow did not appear with platinum blonde hair; she wore a red wig for the role. Jackson was just one of the thousands who gathered around Brown's 24-karat gold coffin. Year should not be greater than current year. dentist and his wife. Her name was given to a cocktail, the "Jean Harlow", which is equal parts light rum and sweet vermouth. Died: June 7, 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles California See all related content Jean Harlow, original name Harlean Harlow Carpenter, (born March 3, 1911, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.died June 7, 1937, Los Angeles, California), American actress who was the original Blonde Bombshell. In her grief, she leans upon her stepfather, Marino Bello." "[31], In spite of her relative success with Hell's Angels, Harlow again found herself in the role of "uncredited extra" in the Charlie Chaplin film City Lights (1931), though her appearance did not make the final cut. Went on a salary strike from MGM in 1934, during which she wrote a novel, "Today is Tonight". [76][77] Harlow, a Democrat, had campaigned for Roosevelt in the 1936 United States presidential election, and two years earlier for Upton Sinclair in the 1934 California gubernatorial election. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Her co-star in five movies, Clark Gable was a pallbearer, and Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy sang at the ceremony. According to Country Living, her heart briefly stopped beating during the procedure. The Atlantic also questioned how much Harlow's use of chemicals to keep her hair platinum blonde may have strained her already weakened kidneys. These are real photos, so if you are a bit weary about dead people, namely, celebrities in caskets, you might want to check out this list of celebrity last words instead. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The marble mausoleum cost him $25,000 and had an additional space meant to house Powell one day. Burial. WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Search above to list available cemeteries. Actress and sex symbol Jean Harlow's decade in Hollywood was cut short by her tragic death onJune 7, 1937, when she was just 26 years old. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. Tragically, the following year Jean became seriously ill with a kidney condition. Mrs. Jean Bello is shown being assisted into the Wee Kirk o' the Heather at Forest Lawn today for the funeral of her daughter. Paul Bern, noted producer, writer and studio executive, whose suicide shocked the country, and his bride, Jean Harlow. She had been married twice before. [6] Her mother, Jean Poe Carpenter (ne Harlow; 18911958), was the daughter of wealthy real estate broker Skip Harlow and his wife, Ella Harlow (ne Williams). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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 WebJean Harlow, motion picture actress, photographed on April 6th after calling on President Hoover at the White House. Two months later, Bern was dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She was entombed in a private chamber in the Great Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Glendale. She fainted on the set of "Saratoga." [99], One MGM writer later said, "The day Baby diedthere wasn't one sound in the commissary for three hours. Burial. He said hed drawn up a will for Millette over a decade ago. She is shown with her Jean Harlow at marriage to Paul Bern, film executive, 1932 with stepfather Count Bello and best man, John Gilbert. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Even though the successes of these films ranged from moderate to hit, Harlow's acting ability was mocked by critics. Jean Carpenter had an ulterior motive for her daughter's attendance at this particular school: It was close to the Chicago home of her boyfriend, Marino Bello. Weirdest Celeb Demises You've Never Heard Of, Historical Celebrity Demises That Shocked, Entertainers Who Kicked It While Performing, Actors Who Passed in the Middle of Filming, 17 Photos From Celebrity Open Casket Funerals, Before he was flown back to Seattle to be buried, a public mourning was held for his fans, and close to 20,000 people, In 2006, a number of celebrities, including Michael Jackson, paid their respects to James Brown at his funeral. WebPhotograph caption dated September 9, 1932 reads "Photo shows Jean Harlow weeping today at the funeral of her husband, Paul Bern. The film has been said to be based on Harlow's own life or that of 1920s "It girl" Clara Bow. Tragically, the following year Jean became seriously ill with a kidney condition. Learn more about merges. Harlow's signature, hands and footprints were imprinted in cement on September 29, 1933, in the 24th ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater and are located near the forecourt on the west side of the box office at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Hollywood, June 7.Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. Millettes health took a turn and, according to newspaper accounts, she moved into a sanitarium. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [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. 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