Jean Harlow: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 53
- on screen
- 1929–2022
Jean Harlow's Career in Numbers
Jean Harlow's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jean Harlow works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from New York Nights (1929) to Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Jean Harlow Movies by Decade
- 1920s 8
- 1930s 22
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 3
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 1
The 1930s were Jean Harlow's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Jean Harlow Movies by Genre
- Comedy 14
- Drama 9
- Romance 5
- Documentary 4
- Crime 2
- History 1
- Adventure 1
- War 1
Comedy is the genre Jean Harlow has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of drama (9).
Jean Harlow Career Milestones
- First film
- New York Nights 1929
- Newest film
- Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood 2008
Jean Harlow Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jean Harlow is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jean Harlow Movies as an Actor
37- 2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood as Various Roles (archive footage) · History - 1990
Death In Hollywood as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1984
Going Hollywood: The ’30s as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1967
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy Comedy - 1964
The Big Parade of Comedy as Ruby in 'Hold Your Man' (archive footage) · Documentary - 1961
Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Dinner at Eight' (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 1957
The Golden Age of Comedy as archive footage · Comedy - 1937
Saratoga as Carol Clayton · Drama - 1937
Personal Property as Crystal Wetherby · Romance - 1936
Libeled Lady as Gladys Benton · Romance - 1936
Suzy as Suzy · Drama - 1936
Wife vs. Secretary as Helen 'Whitey' Wilson · Comedy - 1936
Riffraff as Hattie · Crime - 1935
China Seas as Dolly 'China Doll' Portland · Adventure - 1935
Reckless as Mona Leslie · Comedy - 1934
The Girl from Missouri as Eadie · Comedy - 1933
Bombshell Drama - 1933
Hold Your Man as Ruby Adams · Drama - 1932
Red Dust Drama - 1932
Red-Headed Woman as Lillian 'Lil' / 'Red' Andrews Legendre · Comedy - 1932
The Beast of the City as Daisy Stevens, aka Mildred Beaumont · Crime - 1932
Three Wise Girls as Cassie Barnes · Romance - 1931
Beau Hunks as Jeanie Weenie - in Photo · Comedy - 1931
Platinum Blonde as Ann Schuyler · Comedy - 1931
Goldie as Goldie · Comedy - 1931
The Public Enemy Drama - 1931
Iron Man as Rose Mason · Drama - 1931
The Secret Six as Anne Courtland · Drama - 1930
Hell’s Angels as Helen · War - 1929
New York Nights as Party Guest · Drama - 1929
Weak But Willing as Blonde Night Club Patron · Comedy - 1929
The Saturday Night Kid as Hazel · Romance - 1929
Bacon Grabbers as Mrs. Kennedy · Comedy - 1929
Double Whoopee as Swanky blonde · Comedy - 1929
Close Harmony as Chorus Girl · Romance - 1929
Why Be Good? as Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party · Comedy - 1929
Liberty as Woman in cab (as Harlean Carpenter) · Comedy
Jean Harlow in Documentaries & Specials
16- 2022
Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2015
Discovering Jean Harlow as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2009
Paris Hilton, Inc. as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2006
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2005
Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2004
Judy Garland: By Myself as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2004
Checking Out: Grand Hotel as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
Complicated Women as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1999
Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl as Self (from The Saturday Night Kid [1929]) (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1993
Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1987
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1986
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1986
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Comedy - 1972
Hollywood: The Dream Factory as Self (archive footage) · History
Who Jean Harlow Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jean Harlow shares the most films with. Clark Gable comes first, with 18 films together, followed by Myrna Loy (10).
Jean Harlow: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jean Harlow has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jean Harlow been in?
Jean Harlow is credited on 53 films, from 1929 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jean Harlow's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jean Harlow's filmography is Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe (2022), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Jean Harlow work with most often?
Jean Harlow shares the most films with Clark Gable (18 films), Myrna Loy (10 films) and Joan Crawford (10 films).
The Best Jean Harlow Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.
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