I’m looking forward to Lisa’s upcoming book about long-ignored Franchot Tone. She also hooked me up with Mark Mazek, who shared his amazing collection of gravesite photos. Lisa sent me a Cecilia Rasmussen story that led me on the search for Paul’s long-lost son and she introduced me to Bill Lewis, who shared his wonderful mural materials, personal photos and memories of growing up with Paul’s mural hanging in his dining room.
My friends and fellow writers Lisa Burks, Michelle Vogel and Liz Nocera continue to offer friendship, support, and introductions. Cecelia Rasmussen of the Los Angeles Times arranged my introduction to Donald. Tammy Matz shared her memories of her great-aunt Jeanette Loff and Donald Gallery shared recollections of his mother Barbara La Marr and the man he always knew as his father, something I’d believed for 20 years. I’m glad to have been able to tell Paul’s story for them. Betsy and Raymond’s son Paul Henry Bern shared stories and long-lost photographs with me. Betsy and Raymond Bern shared remembrances of Raymond’s father, Paul’s beloved brother and best friend Henry, that helped put a personal face on both men. Their stories and information about the original property were an invaluable help to tell the story of Paul’s death and I am truly grateful for the opportunity.
I’m especially thankful to Ron and Maggie Hale for graciously inviting me and my trusty assistant Darrell into their beautiful Easton Drive estate that was so important to the story. Thank you Mark for your wonderful photograph of me with Jean’s Packard in front of Club View, using the Hurrell camera used for the same shot of Jean in 1933. And thanks to Charlie Chandler, who graciously invited us into Jean’s Club View house for an impromptu tour and visit, and to acclaimed photographer Mark Viera. He also introduced me to Mark Walsh and Nancy Nadel, who invited me to Jean’s 1930s Palm Drive house for a party celebrating her life and death. The book would not have been possible without him.
A special thank you to my good friend Darrell Rooney for sharing his knowledge, his extensive photographs collection, his Jean Harlow research materials, and his passion for the story of Jean and Paul. I want to sincerely thank all of them and apologize to those whom I may have forgotten. Without these people I would not have found the details that brought Paul Bern into view.
The story, as they say, is in the details, and biographers search for that one tiny detail that will answer a question, fill in a gap, or help bring a person to life. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Box 611, Je›erson, North Carolina 28640 For Barb My proofreader and best friend.Īcknowledgments Preface One Paul and Dorothy Two The Movies Three Hollywood Four Director and Father Five Paul and Irving Six Sound Seven Garbo Eight Platinum Blonde Nine Red-Headed Women Ten Death and Disgrace Eleven Who Killed Paul Bern?Įpilogue - Shadows Appendix I: Handwriting Comparison Appendix II: Paul Bern’s Will Appendix III: Paul Bern’s Estate Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexĪcknowledgments Telling a story about people who lived and died almost a century ago is a difficult and often frustrating process. On the cover: detail of a Paul Bern studio portrait, ¡927 Manufactured in the United States of America All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Motion picture producers and directors - United States - Biography. Includes bibliographical references and index. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and Londonįleming, E.J., 1954– Paul Bern : the life and famous death of the MGM director and husband of Harlow / E.J. Paul Bern The Life and Famous Death of the MGM Director and Husband of Harlow
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