One
of Jeans most glamorous roles, the silver gown and Fox cape she is wearing
in the picture (shown with costar Marie Dressler) caused quite a sensation
in its time. In this scene Kitty (Jean) is telling Carlotta (Marie) that
she is reading a book saying that machinery was going to take the place
of every profession. Carlotta says "Oh, my dear that is something you'll
need never worry about."
Jean delivers an excellent performance as Vantine, a hooker with a heart
of gold. The photo at left is a publicity shot showing Jean posing for
stills on the set. Yes, that's Clark Gable, her costar in the background.
Jean was making Red Dust when her husband Paul Bern committed suicide.
Filming was called to a halt but Jean had to return within a week as rumors
where flying that Mayer was offering her part to Tallulah Bankhead and
Joan Crawford.
The Public Enemy - Warner Bros. 1931
Jean
gives only a very small performance in this film but her one lengthy scene
is incredible. James Cagney has been chasing Gwen (Jean) for so long he
finally tires of it and wants to break off with her, when he goes to her
apartment she gives him all she's got and he's drooling again before he
leaves.
As
screen siren Lola Burns Harlow shines in this terrific end up of the movie
industry. Her attempts to get married adopt a baby and quit the business
are quelled by her conniving publicist and her mooching family. Some would
say it was a parody of Jeans real life with Mother Jean and husband Marino.
One
of Jeans most glamorous roles, the silver gown and Fox cape she is wearing
in the picture (shown with costar Marie Dressler) caused quite a sensation
in its time. In this scene Kitty (Jean) is telling Carlotta (Marie) that
she is reading a book saying that machinery was going to take the place
of every profession. Carlotta says "Oh, my dear that is something you'll
need never worry about."
Jean delivers an excellent performance as Vantine, a hooker with a heart
of gold. The photo at left is a publicity shot showing Jean posing for
stills on the set. Yes, that's Clark Gable, her costar in the background.
Jean was making Red Dust when her husband Paul Bern committed suicide.
Filming was called to a halt but Jean had to return within a week as rumors
where flying that Mayer was offering her part to Tallulah Bankhead and
Joan Crawford.
Jean
gives only a very small performance in this film but her one lengthy scene
is incredible. James Cagney has been chasing Gwen (Jean) for so long he
finally tires of it and wants to break off with her, when he goes to her
apartment she gives him all she's got and he's drooling again before he
leaves.
As
screen siren Lola Burns Harlow shines in this terrific end up of the movie
industry. Her attempts to get married adopt a baby and quit the business
are quelled by her conniving publicist and her mooching family. Some would
say it was a parody of Jeans real life with Mother Jean and husband Marino.