Platinum Blonde
Columbia TriStar (1931)
Comedy, Romance
In Collection
#10171
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Seen ItYes
043396037595
IMDB   6.9
1 hr 29 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Claud Allister Dawson
Wilson Benge Butler
Edmund Breese Conroy
Walter Catlett Bingy Baker
Eddy Chandler Hank
Louise Closser Hale Mrs. Schuyler
Richard Cramer Speakeasy Proprietor
Don Dillaway Michael Schuyler
Bill Elliott Anne's Beau
Jean Harlow Anne Schuyler
Loretta Young Gallagher
Robert Williams Stew Smith
Halliwell Hobbes Smythe
Reginald Owen Dexter Grayson
Oliver Eckhardt Reporter
Director
Frank Capra
Producer Harry Cohn
Frank Capra
Writer Harry Chandlee
Douglas W. Churchill
Jo Swerling
Robert Riskin

"Anne Schuyler'siin theiblue book, you're not eveniin theiphone book. Think that one over...Sucker!"-Conroy, The Editor

In the film that began her legendary career, Jean Harlow stars in this romantic comedy directed by Academy Award winner Frank Capra (Best Director: It Happened One Night, 1935; Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, 1937; You Can't Take It With You, 1939). Written to showcase her talent, looks and charm, Platinum Blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression; Ann Schuyler (Harlow), a wealthy socialite, meets reporter "Stew" Smith (Robert Williams) and the two fall madly in love.

The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman to a convincing gentleman. "Stew," who is quick with wisecracks, is slow to realize teh dangers of being a kept man. At first, he likes the idle life of the rich, but there's trouble in paradise. Soon this "Cinderella Man" turns the social register upside down with his mocking repartee.

To his rescue is Gallagher (Loretta Young), a sympathetic friend and co-worker at the newspaper. She comforts and consoles Stew and, in classic Capra style, helps him right into Harlow's own arms.
Edition Details
Release Date 11/4/2003
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Subtitles English; French
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1