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What was Jean's horoscope sign?

Pisces. She was born on the 3rd of March, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Which film gave her, her first named role?

Bacon Grabbers. 'Bacon Grabbers', starring Laurel and Hardy, was directed by Lewis R. Foster and released in 1929. Jean played 'Mrs Kennedy', the first time her role in a movie was given a name.

How old was she when she married her first husband?

16. She ran away from home to marry businessman Charles Fremont McGrew in 1927, and they moved to Los Angeles, where Jean first found work as an extra in movies. The couple divorced in 1929.

What was Jean's character in 'Platinum Blonde' called?

Anne. This Frank Capra-directed comedy was released in 1931 and co-starred Loretta Young and Robert Williams.

Harlow was the first film actress to appear on the cover of Life Magazine.

t. She graced the cover in May 1937.

During the filming of the movie 'Red Dust', what personal tragedy befell Jean?

Her husband committed suicide. Paul Bern and Jean were married in 1932. It lasted just a few weeks and Bern shot himself after his former common law wife met Harlow.

From which movie is the famous line, 'Would you be shocked if I changed into something more comfortable?'?

Hell's Angels. This 1930 release was directed by Howard Hughes and co-starred Ben Lyon and James Hall.

Which of these was NOT one of Harlow's co-stars in 'Dinner At Eight'?

Clark Gable. Directed by George Cukor, this comedy was released in 1933. Jean played the character Kitty Packard.

To which of her co-stars was Jean engaged at the time of her death?

William Powell. They were engaged for two years until she fell ill during the filming of 'Saratoga' and died soon afterwards.

In which year did Jean die?

1937. She died on the 7th of June, 1937 from uremic poisoning. Jean Harlow is interred at Forest Lawn, Glendale, California.