Harlow (1965)

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 Hughess Hells Angels She is an instantaneous sensation and in a series of films devoted more to her body than her talent she becomes Hollywoods Platinum Blonde