Marilyn Monroe is an idol to many decades after her death, but in her lifetime, she admired one actress who was also met with a tragic ending.
Jean Harlow, Hollywood’s original blonde bombshell who captivated audiences with her coveted curves, platinum tresses and comedic wit, died when she was just 26 years old in 1937. For years, rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding the sex symbol’s life have overshadowed her whirlwind, seven-year career. Now, one author hopes to set the record straight.
More than a century after the actress’ birth, Harlow expert and collector Darrell Rooney and Hollywood historian Mark Vieria teamed up to update their 2011 book “Harlow in Hollywood.” The new version, which was published on Oct. 18, features more than 280 rare images.
A 2011 book about Marilyn Monroe’s idol Jean Harlow has been updated this year. ‘Harlow in Hollywood’ was published on Oct. 18.
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Rooney has amassed one of the world’s most significant collections of Harlow photographs and memorabilia. Images of Harlow can sell for as much as $14,000 and camera negatives for as much as $50,000. He told Fox News Digital that his original book became so popular among collectors that he struggled to find original copies online.
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“There’s nothing left – I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel going through eBay, trying to find copies,” he chuckled. “There’s a need, which is very satisfying… We decided that the new version would be updated with new photographs, things that have happened since 2011.”
Rooney noted that with the ongoing fascination surrounding Monroe, it is difficult not to take a closer look at her idol.
For years, it was alleged that Marilyn Monroe was poised to play Jean Harlow in a biopic. The actresses passed away in 1962 at age 36.
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