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Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

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An American film actress from the 1930s who was very popular
  • proper noun
  • /dʒiːn ˈhɑːrloʊ/
: Jean Harlow
  • The platinum blonde look was popularized by Jean Harlow in the 1930s.

Examples

  • Many consider Jean Harlow to be one of the greatest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.

  • Film historians often discuss the on-screen chemistry between Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.

  • Many consider Jean Harlow to be a Hollywood icon.

  • Did Jean Harlow really date Clark Gable?

  • Many consider Jean Harlow to be one of the greatest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.

  • Film historians often discuss the on-screen chemistry between Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.

  • The platinum blonde look was popularized by Jean Harlow in the 1930s.

Surface Forms

Jean Harlow main

Morphology

Jean + Harlow

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the constituent words 'Jean' and 'Harlow' only indicates a personal name and does not allow a B1 learner to infer the specific meaning ‘American film actress / 1930s Hollywood icon.’ The referential and cultural information required is not derivable from the parts, so prior knowledge is necessary.

Etymology

Jean Harlow was a famous 1930s 'movie star' who made the bright 'platinum blonde' hair and glamorous style popular. So, the name now brings to mind that American actress and her glamorous screen image.