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Early Frank Capra talkie, starring the original blonde bombshell, Jean Harlow. When newspaper reporter 'Stew' Smith (Robert Williams) becomes romantically involved with socialite heiress Ann Schuyler (Harlow), he incurs the wrath of colleague Gallagher (Loretta Young), who has also set her cap at him. While Ann schemes to transform Stew into a gentleman, Gallagher attempts to win her man.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By "china_seas"
Format:DVD
A wonderful movie..Jean plays a socialite whose family gets mixed up in a scandal and Jean falls for the reporter.Jean plays well in this early movie of hers though maybe slightly stiff compared to later MGM movies of hers in the mid '30s.Great shots of Jean walking around the big mansion,the way she moves is amazing..Frank Capra directed.
The quality of the DVD is great,as it is the official release. Very refreshing to get a Harlow movie on DVD!No extras though...would have been nice to have a Jean bonus.Watch out for the UK release of Hells Angels coming out later in this month of June 2005.When are Jean's movies going to be available on DVD??
The quality of the DVD is great,as it is the official release. Very refreshing to get a Harlow movie on DVD!No extras though...would have been nice to have a Jean bonus.Watch out for the UK release of Hells Angels coming out later in this month of June 2005.When are Jean's movies going to be available on DVD??
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Senseless Jibe, but Jean Harlow is beautiful and Loretta Young is adorable
25 Sep 2007
By Rama Rao
Format:DVD
This is not the best work of director Frank Capra who is known for one of the greatest classics ever made in Hollywood, "It's a Wonderful Life." Nevertheless this movie is played out to the desire of Columbia studios to promote Jean Harlow. No one ever complains about the casting, but the theme of the movie, set in depression era (1931) is lame. Jean Harlow plays the only daughter of upper-class socialite, Ann Schuyler who marries a shrewd newspaper reporter Stew (Robert Williams), and then tries to control his life in the confinements of her palatial home as a house husband, but without success. He invites his friends to his home to party, and his female friend Gallagher (Loretta Young) with whom he collaborates to write a play. At the end, Ann and Stew get separated and he later marries Gallagher. This is somewhat an unrealistic story, and a very strange way to poke at the wealthy for the ills of depression era. However Jean Harlow is stunning and offers a great performance as a spoiled wealthy girl. Loretta Young, one of her performances early in the career, is sweet and adorable as she always is. The untimely and sad deaths of Jean Harlow (at the age of 26) due to Influenza and kidney failure, and Robert Williams due to Peritonitis (died three days after the release of the movie) leaves this movie as a tribute to the work of these young artists.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By pointone
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Format:DVD
The real interest and star of the film is Robert Williams as Stew Smith an enigmatic eccentric newspaper reporter who falls in love with Anne Schuyler (Jean Harlow) and fails to comprehend his attraction for his colleague Gallaher (Loretta Young). Stew Smith is a great character creation and Williams exploits the role to the full.
It is a fact that this film made Jean Harlow, but I find Loretta Young far more attractive in a substantial supporting role for which she received top billing.
It is a sad coincidence that Harlow died in 1937 aged 26 from uremic poisoning and Robert Williams died in 1931 aged 34 from peritonitis following an appendix operation.
Platinum blonde is a very entertaining film reminiscent of the afternoon matinee plays that were popular in 1931, and is presented without extras in an excellent transfer to DVD.
It is a fact that this film made Jean Harlow, but I find Loretta Young far more attractive in a substantial supporting role for which she received top billing.
It is a sad coincidence that Harlow died in 1937 aged 26 from uremic poisoning and Robert Williams died in 1931 aged 34 from peritonitis following an appendix operation.
Platinum blonde is a very entertaining film reminiscent of the afternoon matinee plays that were popular in 1931, and is presented without extras in an excellent transfer to DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Jean Harlow's Best!
This is a really funny film! Robert Williams is amazing in it all the wisecrack-y reporter and Jean Harlow (as beautiful as ever) is great as the snobby wife!
Published 3 months ago by Tippi
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's not about her!
An early Capra comedy that kick-started Jean Harlow's brief career. She is excellent, but cast against what would become her type, here playing a society heiress who falls for an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen
4.0 out of 5 stars
The classes collide with interesting results in Capra rom-com.
Platinum Blonde is directed by Frank Capra and written by Jo Swerling. It stars Robert Williams, Loretta Young and Jean Harlow. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
1931: high society versus the newsmen
Not one of Frank Capra's very best films, but this is still a hugely appealing comedy with plenty of lovely touches. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2011 by Colin Tiller
2.0 out of 5 stars
Platinum Blonde DVD1931. Jean Harlow/Robert Williams
I had only seen still shots of Jean Harlow,and of course read about her tragically early death due to terminal illness, so I was delighted to see this classic film on offer. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2010 by Derek Vernon-morris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite platinum, but pure comic gold
Before he became known as "Frank Capracorn" he made a series of splendid movies, including this 1931 comedy. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by M. G. Lemmens
3.0 out of 5 stars
3 stars for Jean Harlow and her mother only.
Robert williams is the the worst most boring and annoying actor I have ever seen, The plot is very corny and annoying. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by Mr Viewer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Memorable for the Wrong reasons
Any viewer of Platinum Blonde will tell you Robert Williams is the star of this film, despite it being constantly cited as Jean Harlow's big break. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Mark Cheshire
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