Product Details

• Actors: Carroll Baker, Red Buttons, Raf Vallone, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford
• Directors: Gordon Douglas
• Writers: John Michael Hayes
• Producers: Joseph E. Levine
• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: June 30, 1993
• Run Time: 125 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300215806
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,743 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It has its moments, but..., April 4, 2003

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This review is from: Harlow [VHS] (VHS Tape)

...this is a movie based on a ficticious biography by one of Harlow's first agents and thus, an inaccurate depiction of Jean's life. If you want the real story on Jean Harlow , I suggest you find two recent biographies written about Harlow within the last 5-6 years; They dispell all the myths and get to the truth. A movie was to be made in 2000 based on one of these books, but it hasn't happened yet. So, in the meantime, enjoy this 1960's escapism movie for the outlandish sets, great wardrobe and lots of soap opera drama...but, don't take it seriously because of its inaccuracy. But I will say Carroll Baker, Peter Lawford, and Angela Lansbury do the best they can with what was given them.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Slice of the 60's, June 26, 2001

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Barbie892 (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Harlow [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Even though this film is supposed to take place in the 30's, it's B-Movie 60's film flash all the way - a Hollywood extravagant self-indulgent look in the mirror at the old studio "star machine" complete with a pale blonde virginal starlet, great looking glitzy gowns, sexual innuendo for the times and a bachelor pad (Leslie Nielsen's)that Austin Powers would covet. It's not trying to paint an accurate picture of Jean Harlow at all. Once you get over that fact, it's pure fun to watch and enjoy.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Mama,,,something is happening....", August 2, 2002

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Rick D. Barszcz (bristol, ct United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harlow [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I don't know why the critics were so hard on Caroll Baker in this life story of Jean Harlow. All the movies that i've ever seen that Jean Harlow made then watching the ultra talented Caroll Baker playing the part of Harlow to me was breathtaking.Caroll Baker in this movie is the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world and also my all time favorite movie actress. She has a unique acting style and this very beautiful speaking voice with a touch of an accent,,,,not sure if it's English, Scotish or what, but her speaking voice is just wonderful to the ears.As far as the story,,,yes it's a little Hollywood towards the end but it is a great tear-jerker one along with the beautiful music score thoughtout the entire film.I really believe that if you buy this you will be pleasently surprised and wonder why you never saw this before. Also if you enjoy Caroll Baker in "Harlow" check out Caroll Baker in the 1959 movie "The Miracle." You'll see a different hair color and you will also see my favorite movie of all times. If i could pass a law it would be that everyone would have to see "The Miracle" at least once and give it a good review. Sorry,,,just getting carried away.