Jean Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother and stepfather. Kindhearted agent Arthur Landau becomes Jean's mentor, while a devious Howard Hughes-like mogul grows infatuated with the beautiful young actress. Harlow herself falls for producer Paul Bern before tragedy strikes.
Carroll Baker
as Jean Harlow
Red Buttons
as Arthur Landau
Raf Vallone
as Marino Bello
Angela Lansbury
as Mama Jean Bello
Peter Lawford
as Paul Bern
Mike Connors
as Jack Harrison
Martin Balsam
as Everett Redman
Leslie Nielsen
as Richard Manley
Mary Murphy
as Sally Doane
Hanna Landy
as Beatrice Landau
Peter Hansen
as Hansen
Kipp Hamilton
as Marie Tanner
