Question 1

Which real-life Hollywood star was spoofed in Bombshell?

Accepted Answer

The film was an unofficial spoof of Clara Bow's life, with character Lola Burns mirroring Bow, Pops Burns her father, Mac her secretary, Gifford Middleton her husband, and E.J. Hanlon a producer.

Question 2

How did Jean Harlow's own life parallel the story of Bombshell?

Accepted Answer

Harlow grew up in a Georgian home with white interiors, had nine large dogs, and some family members exploited her celebrity, mirroring elements of the film's story.

Question 3

Why was a scene on the bungalow balcony filmed quickly?

Accepted Answer

It was shot at the actual Women's Dressing Room building on the M-G-M back-lot, and had to be fast because it kept stars like Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, and Greta Garbo from their dressing rooms.

Question 4

What earlier Jean Harlow film is referenced in Bombshell?

Accepted Answer

Around the 20-minute mark, the first movie set Lola works on is a scene from Harlow's 1932 film Red Dust, specifically a scene with Clark Gable arguing as she soaks in a barrel of water.

Question 5

Why was Lee Tracy's part in Bombshell expanded?

Accepted Answer

Tracy asked to be released because he felt his role was too small compared to Jean Harlow's, so Norman Krasna was hired to beef up his part.

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