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Evening @ the Barn - Jean Harlow in Hollywood

The world didn't call Jean Harlow the Blonde Bombshell for no reason. She was the first Hollywood sex symbol, the Platinum Blonde, the mold for every famous blonde superstar who hit the big screen. Yes, even Marilyn Monroe followed Harlow's lead. In her short decade in Hollywood, Harlow created a new genre of movie star. Her fans idolized her for her peerless image and her gorgeous façade.

Hollywood Heritage is excited to pay tribute to this legendary actress. Darrell Rooney and Mark Vieira, co-authors of the best-selling book "Harlow in Hollywood" will host a power-point presentation loaded with photos and anecdotes about Harlow including insights into her short-lived marriage to Paul Bern and the mystery surrounding his untimely death. Plus, they'll talk about her visit to President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball in early 1937 along with an overview of her extraordinary life and career. Artifacts, costumes and memorabilia will be on display in the museum lobby. There will also be a special screening of one of Harlow's feature films along with the opportunity to win DVD's of her movies in our $1 raffle!

Afterward there will be a book signing in our museum shop and Hollywood Heritage members will receive 10% off the cover price. "Harlow in Hollywood" is the story of how a town and an industry created her image, shaped her myth, and determined her reality. The book is a must-have for classic movie fans. Harlow collector Darrell Rooney and best-selling Hollywood historian Mark Vieira teamed to present the most beautiful and accurate book on Harlow ever.With more than 280 rare images, the authors not only make a case for Harlow as an Art Deco artifact, they showcase where she lived, worked and played in the place that created her stardom: Hollywood!