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Bombshell

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Film starlet Lola Burns (Jean Harlow) is tired of her money-grubbing father (Frank Morgan) and her scandal-chasing publicist E.J. "Space" Hanlon (Lee Tracy). After being unable to adopt a child due to Hanlon's interference, Lola flees movie stardom and meets Gifford Middleton (Franchot Tone), a millionaire who doesn't know of her fame. Just when marriage seems right around the corner for the new couple, Lola discovers that her past won't be as easy to forget as she'd like.
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Pare Lorentz Vanity Fair 06/06/2019
One of the funniest pictures of the year. Go to Full Review Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies 09/20/2008
4/5
Surprising for something so mean-spirited to have come so early in the Dream Factory's saga of self-loathing, and even more surprising because it seems so heartfelt. Go to Full Review Beth Accomando KPBS.org 01/17/2008
2/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/21/2007
B
Harlow gives a star quality comedy turn that's spoiled only by too much speechifying on her part. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/25/2005
3/5
Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan 12/27/2004
3/5
Dated, but Harlow is in her prime. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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CodyZamboni @CodyZamboni 03/06/2023 Amusing, fast paced satire on Hollywood and the PR machine, Jean Harlow appears to be having a good time, spoofing her image, and sending up actual productions like Red Dust. It was also nice of the film to examine the incredible fan adoration of movie stars in the 1930s, See more william d @acsdoug 11/27/2021 A fast paced, fast talking screwball comedy form the 30s that is not particularly funny. However, the dialog is sharp and Jean Harlow is always a joy to watch. Recommended, See more peter w 11/05/2021 The fast-paced and witty dialogue is part of a long Hollywood satire genre that continues to this day in shows like Bojack Horseman. See more 10/16/2020 Great Jean Harlow movie. With Frank Morgan, Francois Latone See more 06/18/2019 A gem. Must see movie during the pre-code Hollywood era. See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 01/27/2019 The best comedy movie ever made! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Victor Fleming

Director

Jean Harlow

Lola Burns

Lee Tracy

E.J."Space"Hanlon

Franchot Tone

Gifford Middleton

Frank Morgan

Pops Burns

Una Merkel

Mac

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Movie Info

Synopsis Film starlet Lola Burns (Jean Harlow) is tired of her money-grubbing father (Frank Morgan) and her scandal-chasing publicist E.J. "Space" Hanlon (Lee Tracy). After being unable to adopt a child due to Hanlon's interference, Lola flees movie stardom and meets Gifford Middleton (Franchot Tone), a millionaire who doesn't know of her fame. Just when marriage seems right around the corner for the new couple, Lola discovers that her past won't be as easy to forget as she'd like.
Director
Victor Fleming
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 13, 1933, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 35m
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