Harlow (1965)

One of two "Harlow" film biographies that appeared in 1965, this one stars Carol Lynley in the title role that begins as [link-nm0001318], a bit player in Laurel and Hardy comedies, is invited to test for director Jonathan Martin for the lead in Howard Hughes's "Hell's Angels." She is an instantaneous sensation, and in a series of films devoted more to her body than her talent, she becomes Hollywood's "Platanum Blonde."