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Jean Harlow was 1930s Hollywood's reigning sex symbol—and greatest screwball actress. Why did she die at 26?
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Jean Harlow in Color - Jean Harlow as Lola Burns in 1933's "Bombshell." According to vintage notes, this was the actual color of her négligé. Color by Victor Mascaro #JeanHarlow #ClarkGable #MGM #
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