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The Resource Platinum blonde, Columbia Pictures presents a Frank Capra production ; screenplay by Dorothy Howell and Jo Swerling ; directed by Frank Capra, (videorecording)

Platinum blonde, Columbia Pictures presents a Frank Capra production ; screenplay by Dorothy Howell and Jo Swerling ; directed by Frank Capra, (videorecording)

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Summary
In the film that fueled her legendary career, Jean Harlow stars in this romantic comedy directed by Academy Award winner Frank Capra. Written to showcase Harlow's talent, looks and charm, Platinum Blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression. Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter Stew Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman. Stew, who is quick with wisecracks, is slow to realize the 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, a sympathetic friend and co-worker at the newspaper. She comforts and consoles Stew and, in classic Capra style, helps him right into her own arms.--Container
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 89 min.)
Note
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1931 by Columbia Pictures
  • Jean Harlow, Loretta Young, Robert Williams, Louise Closser Hale, Halliwell Hobbes, Reginald Owen, Edmund Breese, Donald Dillaway, Walter Catlett, Claude Allister
Instance
Label
Platinum blonde
Title
Platinum blonde
Statement of responsibility
Columbia Pictures presents a Frank Capra production ; screenplay by Dorothy Howell and Jo Swerling ; directed by Frank Capra
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
In the film that fueled her legendary career, Jean Harlow stars in this romantic comedy directed by Academy Award winner Frank Capra. Written to showcase Harlow's talent, looks and charm, Platinum Blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression. Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter Stew Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman. Stew, who is quick with wisecracks, is slow to realize the 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, a sympathetic friend and co-worker at the newspaper. She comforts and consoles Stew and, in classic Capra style, helps him right into her own arms.--Container
Cataloging source
LAN
Characteristic
videorecording
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.P53 2014
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1897-1991
  • 1891-1958
  • 1882-1956
  • 1897-1964
  • 1899-1971
  • 1913-2000
  • 1897-1931
  • 1911-1937
  • 1872-1933
  • 1877-1962
  • 1887-1972
  • 1905-
  • 1889-1960
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Capra, Frank
  • Cohn, Harry
  • Chandlee, Harry
  • Churchill, Douglas W
  • Riskin, Robert
  • Swerling, Jo
  • Howell, Dorothy
  • Young, Loretta
  • Williams, Robert
  • Harlow, Jean
  • Hale, Louise Closser
  • Hobbes, Halliwell
  • Owen, Reginald
  • Breese, Edmund
  • Dillaway, Donald
  • Catlett, Walter
  • Walker, Joseph B
  • Milford, Gene
  • Columbia Pictures Corporation
  • Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
89
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Reporters and reporting
  • Socialites
  • Man-woman relationships
Technique
live action
Label
Platinum blonde, Columbia Pictures presents a Frank Capra production ; screenplay by Dorothy Howell and Jo Swerling ; directed by Frank Capra, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1931 by Columbia Pictures
  • Jean Harlow, Loretta Young, Robert Williams, Louise Closser Hale, Halliwell Hobbes, Reginald Owen, Edmund Breese, Donald Dillaway, Walter Catlett, Claude Allister
Bar code
  • 31223135506070
  • 31223135506054
  • 31223135506062
  • 31223135506039
  • 31223135506047
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 89 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396452800
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
45280
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)898893102
System details
DVD, region 1; full screen format (aspect ratio 1.33:1)
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Platinum blonde, Columbia Pictures presents a Frank Capra production ; screenplay by Dorothy Howell and Jo Swerling ; directed by Frank Capra, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1931 by Columbia Pictures
  • Jean Harlow, Loretta Young, Robert Williams, Louise Closser Hale, Halliwell Hobbes, Reginald Owen, Edmund Breese, Donald Dillaway, Walter Catlett, Claude Allister
Bar code
  • 31223135506070
  • 31223135506054
  • 31223135506062
  • 31223135506039
  • 31223135506047
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 89 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396452800
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
45280
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)898893102
System details
DVD, region 1; full screen format (aspect ratio 1.33:1)
Video recording format
DVD

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