Bombshell (1933)
The first time I watched Bombshell, I actually turned it off. It’s so loud, and everyone’s shouting their heads off! I gave it another chance and was able to appreciate the story better, but it’s still not my favorite Jean Harlow movie. She plays a caricature of herself, a sex symbol movie star who’s nothing like her onscreen persona. There’s even a scene that shows her on the MGM lot talking about filming reshoots for the barrel scene in Red Dust. It’ll make you chuckle, but turn the volume down because everyone shouts.
Jean’s publicist is Lee Tracy, and he’s extremely unlikable. He’s supposed to be in love with her, but he doesn’t value her opinions and requests, and he continually goes behind her back to thwart her plans. How is he a redeeming love interest? I prefer the elegant Franchot Tone, who falls in love with Jean’s insides and has never seen any of her movies. I love Jean and Franchot together; they have such a sweet chemistry and he always seems to respect her more than the others in her movies.
Also in the movie is an element that I found sad more than funny: Jean’s written up by Lee as a glorious, perfect movie star, much like many studios would write up their star attractions during that time period. Behind the scenes, Jean’s family treats her terribly and takes money from her. Her dad is played by Frank Morgan, and he’s not an admirable character. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jean Harlow, especially knowing what I know about her personal life, so I don’t like to see her mistreated by people who are supposed to love her. If you want to see the movie that created her nickname as the “blonde bombshell” then you can rent this early comedy.
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Jean’s publicist is Lee Tracy, and he’s extremely unlikable. He’s supposed to be in love with her, but he doesn’t value her opinions and requests, and he continually goes behind her back to thwart her plans. How is he a redeeming love interest? I prefer the elegant Franchot Tone, who falls in love with Jean’s insides and has never seen any of her movies. I love Jean and Franchot together; they have such a sweet chemistry and he always seems to respect her more than the others in her movies.
Also in the movie is an element that I found sad more than funny: Jean’s written up by Lee as a glorious, perfect movie star, much like many studios would write up their star attractions during that time period. Behind the scenes, Jean’s family treats her terribly and takes money from her. Her dad is played by Frank Morgan, and he’s not an admirable character. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jean Harlow, especially knowing what I know about her personal life, so I don’t like to see her mistreated by people who are supposed to love her. If you want to see the movie that created her nickname as the “blonde bombshell” then you can rent this early comedy.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Frank Morgan movies here!