For Harlean

Today is Jean Harlow's 100th birthday!  Usually I write about silent film stars, but being that Jean is one of my favorite actresses, I couldn't let this special day go by without a tribute.  Besides, she did get her start in silents, her first role being a bit part in Richard Dix's Moran of the Marines (1928).  Happy Birthday Baby!


a century ago,
the sun smiled on a little patch of Missouri
and a legend was born.

a child of dreams and diamond dust,
a white hot chameleon
adapting to everything but never quite finding home.

Aphrodite chased by Persephone's shadow,
hothouse flower destined to fade,
i hope that on your special day

heaven picks out a star for you
as big and bright as you deserve.
(i don't think bill would mind.)

Jean Harlow

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Come join the party!  See how other classic film blogs are celebrating The Baby's 100th  - The Kitty Packard Pictorial has a list of everyone participating in The Jean Harlow Blogathon!