Jean harlow and robert taylor in personal property 1937 by jennifer1003. From what ive read this version was watered down due to the hayes code and that comes off true. Other articles where personal property is discussed. Handwriting on the reverse references the 1937 film personal property. In this lively romantic comedy, robert taylor plays an. The least successful film in the bunch is personal property1937 costarring robert taylor. Dyke directed jean harlow in personal property, but it was one of her weaker vehicles. Jan 30, 2008 personal property 1937 while its always great to notch off another entry on a favourite filmography, the inevitable downside is that theres less left to find. Van dyke with jean harlow, robert taylor, reginald owen, una oconnor, year. The sheriff gets him a job watching the house and furniture of widow crystal wetherby.
Personal property may not be the funniest or smartest comedy of its. Harwood which had previously been made into a film the man in possession by mgm. Personal property 1937 personal property 1937 user. Not that big on laughs, but plenty of good shots of harlow and a beefcake scene of taylor in a bathtub, who was the darling of the mgm lot and worked with every leading lady. He convinces the sheriff to give him a job watching the house and furniture of widow crystal wetherby without knowing she is. A newspaper man, his ignored fiancee, and his former employee, a down on his luck reporter, hatch an elaborate scheme to turn a false news story into the truth in order to prevent a highsociety woman from suing for libel. Harlow and taylor do their best with the material given but it falls flat and in my opinion, there is no chemistry between the two stars. The film was released in march 1937 and she died unexpectedly several months later, in june.
Personal property 1937 starring jean harlow and robert taylor march 16, 2011 by cliff aliperti 4 comments based on h. Harlow did start filming saratoga with clark gable but she passed away before filming was finished. Another less than good movie and were coming down to the final days of jean harlow and her films. The filmdigital notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche.
Watch personal property full movie in hd visit raymond dabney returns to his family after trouble with the law. The last film that jean harlow actually completed before her death, personal property is a frothy little comedy that provides a fair amount of entertainment. Shes full of snap, youd never suspect her health was failing. S van dyke, famous for his direction of thin man movies among many others.
While she looked good, there was a tiredness to her. Find similar and related movies for personal property 1937 w. Personal property was released three months before her death and while the story is lifeless, its evident harlow herself is in ill health which ultimately colors the movie as a whole. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This film is a remake of the 1931 movie the man in possession but since i haven t seen that one i cant compare the two. Records of sale bills of personal property, 18591937. Personal property 1937 0319 1937 us comedy, romance 1h 24m user score. Jean harlow and robert taylor in personal property, 1937. Personal property online stream personal property gratis. Personal property 1937 out of 4 robert taylor gets a job for the sheriff and his first case is babysitting for a rich woman jean harlow who recently lost her husband. Personal property film by van dyke 1937 britannica. Raymond dabney returns to his family after trouble with the law.
The black sheep of a family finds himself falling in love with the wealthy woman his brother is seeking to marry. Personal property starts as a nice enough film with the audience meeting raymond and his family. He convinces the sheriff to give him a job watching the house and furniture of widow crystal wetherby without knowing she is engaged to his brother. Harlow and taylor have instant chemistry as he begins flirting with her and sneaks into her opera box. Dec 09, 20 some scenes from personal property 1937, starring jean harlow and robert taylor, directed by w. Personal property movie posters from movie poster shop. See the full list of personal property cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The movie spotlights the legendary actress at the end of her career, facing not only uncertain health, but an equally uncertain future. Personal property 1937 starring jean harlow and robert. It is based on the play the man in possession by h.
The romantic comedy was perhaps most notable for being the last film the actress completed before her death. Personal property has been ranked 86 times, wins 40. Robert dabney returns to his family after trouble with the law. This is the only jean harlow film i had missing from the beast of the city in 1932 to the sadly early end of her career in saratoga in 1937. This was the only film harlow and taylor made together. Media in category personal property film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
Jean harlow original vintage 1937 movie still photo personal. A 1937 original vintage 8x10 photograph of jean harlow. But i get some other, more personal things when i watch harlow in this film. They gave him a gun 1937 combined several genres, notably war drama and film noir, as tone. Oct 21, 2011 personal property 1937 debtridden socialite harlow puts on a show of wealth to impress a suitor whos also making a pretense of fortune. Jan 2, 2015 jean harlow and robert taylor in personal property, 1937.
It is not until we meet crystal that the film really picks up. With jean harlow, robert taylor, reginald owen, una oconnor. Work on saratoga was interrupted by harlows death, june 7, 1937, and after much internal debate the film was finished with harlows standin, mary dees, filling in for her in. In this amusing film jean harlow is an impoverished widow who hopes to marry a suitor who is she thinks a wealthy man. Scenes from personal property 1937 starring jean harlow. There are charming moments but this film will remain one of harlows lesser efforts. Personal property dvd jean harlow robert taylor 1937 like for. Jul 17, 20 personal property was harlows nexttolast film. But robert taylor falls for her and determines to pursue her. Mar 16, 2011 personal property wrapped in midfebruary 1937 and opened in theaters march 19 with work on harlows final film saratoga beginning soon after that at the end of april. Original vintage photograph on glossy single weight paper stock the scans are taken with a black background to best view the condition of the photographs edges and corners. A remake of a 1931 film, property would have been better had it also been produced precode, for some of the more risque situations have been toned down for the remake, to the films.
Personal property 1937 starring jean harlow and robert taylor. Harwoods 1930 broadway play man in possession and already filmed by mgm in 1931 as the man in possession, personal property stands as jean harlows last completed film effort and unfortunately one of her less. Harwoods 1930 broadway play man in possession and already filmed by mgm in 1931 as the man in possession, personal property stands as jean harlows last completed film effort and unfortunately one of her less popular starring vehicles with modern audiences. Shes full of snap, youd never suspect her health was failing while this was being filmed. It was the last film she finished and she died before the filming of her final movie, saratoga 1937, could be completed.
This film is a remake of the 1931 movie the man in possession but since i havent seen that one i cant compare the two. Personal property 1937 another less than good movie and were coming down to the final days of jean harlow and her films. A double was used for her final scenes in saratoga. Harlow plays hard to get but we know where it is all heading.
A look at jean harlows penultimate film appearance, opposite robert taylor in mgms personal property 1937, a remake of 1931s the man. Personal property er en amerikansk romantisk komedie fra 1937, regissert av. Jean harlow and robert taylor in personal property 1937 youtube. This was one of her last films before her death in 1937. He convinces the sheriff to give him a job watching the house and furniture of widow crystal. Personal property 1937 personal property was released in march of 1937 just three months before jean harlows death. Robert taylor is the butler who sees through the ruses. Personal property is a 1937 american romantic comedy film starring jean harlow and robert taylor and directed by w. It was the last film released with harlow in it during her lifetime. Personal property 1937 letterboxd social film discovery. I had a chance to take a look at harlow in hollywood this morning, which confirmed harlow was unwell during the filming of personal property and looked tired.
Personal property 1937 our examination of jean harlows career continues this week with her final fully completed film, personal property. The man in possession is a 1931 american precode romantic comedy film starring robert montgomery, charlotte greenwood and irene purcell, and based on the play of the same name by h. Personal property 1937 raymond dabney robert taylor returns to his wealthy family after a short jail stint for robbery, to the chagrin of his brother, claude reginald owen, who is set to. The romantic comedy was perhaps most notable for being the last film. And personal property is a funny film, although not quite in the same league as its better known competition. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Jan 26, 2015 personal property was the last film jean harlow completed. Jeans made better movies but her second to last film is a cute little trifle.
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