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7.0/10
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Lillian (Jean Harlow) relentlessly attempts to seduce a married man (Chester Morris).Lillian (Jean Harlow) relentlessly attempts to seduce a married man (Chester Morris).Lillian (Jean Harlow) relentlessly attempts to seduce a married man (Chester Morris).
Henry Armetta
- Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick
- (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
- Man Wanting to Use Phone Booth
- (uncredited)
Ed Brady
- Man Outside Pool Hall
- (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
- Driver with Mustache
- (uncredited)
Albert Conti
- Frenchman in Paris
- (uncredited)
Adolph Faylauer
- Man at Race Track
- (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
- Surprised Party Guest
- (uncredited)
James T. Mack
- Thomas - Legendre Butler
- (uncredited)
Edmund Mortimer
- Gaerste's Dinner Guest
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJean Harlow's first line is "So gentlemen prefer blondes, do they?" which was written by Anita Loos for the movie. Loos' most famous work was the 1925 novel "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
- Goofs(at around 17 mins) When Sally is removing her pajamas to give back to Lillian, the camera constantly is moving to keep the nudity out of the frame. However, when Sally removes her top and hands it to Lillian, it can be seen for a half second that Jean Harlow's right breast is covered by a flesh-covered, strapless half-bra that conceals only the lower breast.
- Quotes
Lil Andrews: [trying on a dress in a store, Lil positions herself in front of a sunny window] Can you see through this?
Store Clerk: I'm afraid you can, Miss.
Lil Andrews: I'll wear it.
Store Clerk: Oh!
- ConnectionsEdited from Flying High (1931)
- SoundtracksRed-Headed Woman
(uncredited)
Music by Richard A. Whiting
Lyrics by Ray Egan
Played and sung by an unidentified man during the opening credits
Reprised by an unidentifed male singer in a nightclub
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To me, it was very easy to see Jean Harlow's appeal. She had great comic timing, her wisecracks sizzling at their best, her looks were both sophisticated and daring and her later vulnerability was easy to be charmed by. Loved her with Clark Gable, who collaborated with her for six films, and it was clear that in her other work with 'Red Headed Woman's' director Jack Conway that he understood what her strengths were and used them to full advantage.
Evident here in 'Red Headed Woman', the film where her image and personality were properly established and continued to evolve in her later films. Is it one of Harlow's best? No. One of Conway's best? No. Does 'Red Headed Woman' do either justice? Yes it does, and as an overall film it is well worth watching providing that this is the sort of film that does anything for you. Really like to love many films from the 30s and many pre-code films are entertaining, which 'Red Headed Woman' is definitely in my view.
'Red Headed Woman' isn't perfect. The melodrama does get rather too over the top towards the end.
Chester Morris is also rather wooden in his role and doesn't have a lot of chemistry with Harlow.
Fortunately however, Harlow plays her amoral role (possibly the most amoral and least likeable character of her career) with spunk and fire. May Robson and Lewis provide distinguished veteran support, especially Stone, and Charles Boyer amuses in an early relatively small role. Harry Stephenson handles undignified situations with dignity and Leila Hyams is charming. Una Merkel is the biggest delight though, she sizzles. Conway directs with a good amount of energy while the film is stylishly photographed.
Moreover, the script is sharp and taut with some very amusing one-liners. Was amazed by its daring raciness, especially with Harlow. The story loses its way a bit in the latter stretches, but is mostly zesty with some nice tension in the character interaction. While the ending could have been a little more rounded off, it was appreciated that it was a pre-code film that didn't end too neatly or reeked of studio interference.
In a nutshell, worth a look for particularly Harlow. 7/10
Evident here in 'Red Headed Woman', the film where her image and personality were properly established and continued to evolve in her later films. Is it one of Harlow's best? No. One of Conway's best? No. Does 'Red Headed Woman' do either justice? Yes it does, and as an overall film it is well worth watching providing that this is the sort of film that does anything for you. Really like to love many films from the 30s and many pre-code films are entertaining, which 'Red Headed Woman' is definitely in my view.
'Red Headed Woman' isn't perfect. The melodrama does get rather too over the top towards the end.
Chester Morris is also rather wooden in his role and doesn't have a lot of chemistry with Harlow.
Fortunately however, Harlow plays her amoral role (possibly the most amoral and least likeable character of her career) with spunk and fire. May Robson and Lewis provide distinguished veteran support, especially Stone, and Charles Boyer amuses in an early relatively small role. Harry Stephenson handles undignified situations with dignity and Leila Hyams is charming. Una Merkel is the biggest delight though, she sizzles. Conway directs with a good amount of energy while the film is stylishly photographed.
Moreover, the script is sharp and taut with some very amusing one-liners. Was amazed by its daring raciness, especially with Harlow. The story loses its way a bit in the latter stretches, but is mostly zesty with some nice tension in the character interaction. While the ending could have been a little more rounded off, it was appreciated that it was a pre-code film that didn't end too neatly or reeked of studio interference.
In a nutshell, worth a look for particularly Harlow. 7/10
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- La Pelirroja
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- $401,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 19 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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