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Reckless

  • 19351935
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
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6.4/10
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Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
Wealthy Bob Harrison buys all the seats in the theatre to watch Mona Leslie's musical by himself. He loves her, her agent Ned Riley loves her. Conflict ensues.
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Wealthy Bob Harrison buys all the seats in the theatre to watch Mona Leslie's musical by himself. He loves her, her agent Ned Riley loves her. Conflict ensues.Wealthy Bob Harrison buys all the seats in the theatre to watch Mona Leslie's musical by himself. He loves her, her agent Ned Riley loves her. Conflict ensues.Wealthy Bob Harrison buys all the seats in the theatre to watch Mona Leslie's musical by himself. He loves her, her agent Ned Riley loves her. Conflict ensues.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,543
23,065
    • Victor Fleming
  • Writers
    • P.J. Wolfson(screen play)
    • David O. Selznick(from a story by)
    • Joseph L. Mankiewicz(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jean Harlow
    • William Powell
    • Franchot Tone
    • Victor Fleming
  • Writers
    • P.J. Wolfson(screen play)
    • David O. Selznick(from a story by)
    • Joseph L. Mankiewicz(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jean Harlow
    • William Powell
    • Franchot Tone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow in Reckless (1935)
    William Powell and Mickey Rooney in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow, William Powell, and Rosalind Russell in Reckless (1935)
    William Powell and Nat Pendleton in Reckless (1935)
    Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless (1935)

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    Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow
    • Mona Leslie
    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Ned Riley
    Franchot Tone
    Franchot Tone
    • Bob Harrison
    May Robson
    May Robson
    • Granny
    Ted Healy
    Ted Healy
    • Smiley
    Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton
    • Blossom
    Rosalind Russell
    Rosalind Russell
    • Josephine (Jo) Mercer
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Eddie
    Henry Stephenson
    Henry Stephenson
    • Col. Harrison
    Man Mountain Dean
    • Man Mountain Dean - Wrestler
    • (as Man-Mountain Dean)
    Robert Light
    Robert Light
    • Paul Mercer
    Allan Jones
    Allan Jones
    • Allan
    Carl Randall
    • Carl Randall
    Louise Henry
    Louise Henry
    • Louise
    James Ellison
    James Ellison
    • Dale Every
    Nina Mae McKinney
    Nina Mae McKinney
    • Nina Mae McKinney - Singer
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Ralph Watson
    • (as Leon Waycoff)
    Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
    Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
    • Gold Dust
    • (as Farina)
      • Victor Fleming
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson(screen play)
      • David O. Selznick(from a story by)
      • Joseph L. Mankiewicz(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Producer David O. Selznick based this on the Libby Holman murder scandal. Jean Harlow felt the story had disturbing similarities to suicide of her second husband, Paul Bern. She believed that she was cast in the picture in a deliberate attempt to capitalize on that event, and refused the role at first. In William Powell's autobiography, he says he convinced her to accept it rather than be suspended.
    • Goofs
      As Ned, Smiley and Blossom leave a betting parlor with winnings from horse betting, they pass a jewelry shop's window display of wedding rings with a candle on each side. The candle on the right is tilted at a 45 degree angle. Both candles are vertical in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Granny: Oh, come on! Getting a government job is easier than getting you out of here!

    • Connections
      Featured in That's Entertainment! (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Reckless
      (1935)

      Music by Jerome Kern

      Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

      Played during the opening and closing credits

      Sung by Jean Harlow (uncredited - intro part) (partially dubbed by Virginia Verrill (uncredited)) in a production number

      Danced by Jean Harlow (uncredited), Rafael Alcayde (uncredited) and chorus

      Sung by Nina Mae McKinney (uncredited)

      Reprised by the band at Jo's Wedding with Jean Harlow (uncredited) dancing

      Played as background music often

    User reviews24

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    5/10
    Jean tries her best in a part unsuited to her special gifts
    Even with big stars and an expensive production with songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein this is a minor film reworking of the Libby Holman tragedy. Powell is fine but in the background as is Rosalind in an early film where she is still in her grand lady phase. Ever the trouper Jean does what she can in a part for which she is hopelessly ill suited. She was aware of her limitations as much as anyone but went ahead with this even after expressing her doubts because it provided an opportunity for her to work with Bill Powell with whom she was personally involved. She does fine in the dramatic portions and is snappy at the beginning but she was no singer and is obviously dubbed. As a dancer well...she was a fine comedienne.
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    • Oct 10, 2013

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1935 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Black and White

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